Misery(1990)
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
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.
Movie: Misery
Top 10 Billed Cast
Annie Wilkes
Paul Sheldon
Buster
Marcia Sindell
Virginia
Libby
Pete
Anchorman
Anchorwoman
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Video Trailer Misery
Video: Official Trailer #1
Official Trailer #1
Official Trailer #2
"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)
Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
All 14 videos
Official Trailer #1 - Trailer
Official Trailer #2 - 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
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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