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Feature film — 1990

Misery (1990)

7.81h 47mDrama — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 5,506 votes.

Castle Rock Entertainment / Nelson Entertainment

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Director: Rob Reiner

On screen

Cast & crew

Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes

Kathy Bates

Annie Wilkes

James Caan as Paul Sheldon

James Caan

Paul Sheldon

Richard Farnsworth as Buster

Richard Farnsworth

Buster

Lauren Bacall as Marcia Sindell

Lauren Bacall

Marcia Sindell

Frances Sternhagen as Virginia

Frances Sternhagen

Virginia

Graham Jarvis as Libby

Graham Jarvis

Libby

Jerry Potter as Pete

Jerry Potter

Pete

Thomas Brunelle as Anchorman

Thomas Brunelle

Anchorman

June Christopher as Anchorwoman

June Christopher

Anchorwoman

Julie Payne as Reporter #1

Julie Payne

Reporter #1

Archie Hahn as Reporter #2

Archie Hahn

Reporter #2

Gregory Snegoff as Reporter #3

Gregory Snegoff

Reporter #3

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