Movie: Misery

Top 10 Billed Cast

James Caan
James Caan

Paul Sheldon

Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates

Annie Wilkes

Richard Farnsworth
Richard Farnsworth

Buster

Frances Sternhagen
Frances Sternhagen

Virginia

Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall

Marcia Sindell

Graham Jarvis
Graham Jarvis

Libby

Jerry Potter
Jerry Potter

Pete

Thomas Brunelle
Thomas Brunelle

Anchorman

June Christopher
June Christopher

Anchorwoman

Julie Payne
Julie Payne

Reporter #1

Video Trailer Misery

Video: Official Trailer #1

Official Trailer #1

Official Trailer #1

Official Trailer #2

Official Trailer #2

"It's For The Best"

"It's For The Best"

Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel

Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel

Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul

Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul

Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper

Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper

God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene

God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene

I'm Your Number One Fan!

I'm Your Number One Fan!

Kathy Bates on making MISERY

Kathy Bates on making MISERY

Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)

Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)

All 15 videos

Official Trailer #1

Official Trailer #1 - Trailer

Official Trailer #2

Official Trailer #2 - Trailer

"It's For The Best"

"It's For The Best" - Clip

Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel

Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel - Featurette

Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul

Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul - Clip

Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper

Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper - Clip

God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene

God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene - Clip

I'm Your Number One Fan!

I'm Your Number One Fan! - Clip

Kathy Bates on making MISERY

Kathy Bates on making MISERY - Featurette

Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)

Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991) - Featurette

Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025

Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025 - Featurette

Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)

Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90) - Featurette

Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club

Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club - Featurette

Teaser Trailer

Teaser Trailer - Teaser

The Cockadoodie Car

The Cockadoodie Car - Clip

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