Misery
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$20000000
Revenue
$61300000
Runtime
107 min
Release Date
1990-11-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4792
Vote Average
7.749
James Caan
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Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes
Richard Farnsworth
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Rob Reiner
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J. T. Walsh
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
Jay Dee Witney
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