Misery
"Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive."
Originally released in 1990. Misery is a drama/thriller film. directed by Rob Reiner.
Starring Kathy Bates, James Caan, and Richard Farnsworth
Synopsis
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (5,043 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$61.3M
3.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $61,300,000
Production Companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Nelson Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Misery about?
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home an...
Who directed Misery?
Misery was directed by Rob Reiner.
How long is Misery?
Misery has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Misery released?
Misery was released on November 30, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Misery?
The main cast of Misery includes Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen.
Is Misery worth watching?
Misery has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 5,043 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.