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Misery

Name: Misery
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1990-11-30
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cast: Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen

1990Directed by Rob Reiner

Drama · Thriller1h 47m

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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.

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Kathy BatesAnnie Wilkes

James CaanPaul Sheldon

Richard FarnsworthBuster

Lauren BacallMarcia Sindell

Frances SternhagenVirginia

Graham JarvisLibby

Jerry PotterPete

Thomas BrunelleAnchorman

June ChristopherAnchorwoman

Julie PayneReporter #1

Archie HahnReporter #2

Gregory SnegoffReporter #3

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About Misery

How long is Misery?: Misery runs 1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Who directed Misery?: Misery was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who is in the cast of Misery?: Misery stars Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes, James Caan as Paul Sheldon and Richard Farnsworth as Buster.
What language is Misery in?: Misery is in English.
Is Misery family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is Misery based on a true story or a book?: Yes. Misery is based on a novel or book.
Where can I watch Misery?: In the United States, Misery is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC and HBO Max. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Misery released?: Misery was released on November 30, 1990.