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Misery(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-11-30
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5013 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $20,000,000.00
Revenue: $61,300,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Misery
Top 10 Billed Cast
Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes
James Caan
Paul Sheldon
Richard Farnsworth
Buster
Lauren Bacall
Marcia Sindell
Frances Sternhagen
Virginia
Graham Jarvis
Libby
Jerry Potter
Pete
Thomas Brunelle
Anchorman
June Christopher
Anchorwoman
Julie Payne
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Video Trailer Misery
Video: Misery (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Misery (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]
"It's For The Best"
Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel
Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul
Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper
I'm Your Number One Fan!
Kathy Bates on making MISERY
Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)
Official Trailer #1
Official Trailer #2
All 15 videos
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Misery (1990) Original Trailer [FHD] - Trailer
"It's For The Best" - Clip
Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel - Featurette
Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul - Clip
Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper - Clip
I'm Your Number One Fan! - Clip
Kathy Bates on making MISERY - Featurette
Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991) - Featurette
Official Trailer #1 - Teaser
Official Trailer #2 - Teaser
Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025 - Featurette
Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90) - Featurette
Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club - Featurette
Teaser Trailer - Teaser
The Cockadoodie Car - Clip
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