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Misery

Name: Misery
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1990-11-30
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 7.8

“Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.”

7.8 / 10 (5,427 votes)

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.

Release Date November 30, 1990

Runtime 107 min

Genres Drama, Thriller

Status Released

Budget $20,000,000

Box Office $61,300,000

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“What the F*** Is Going On?" The Story of Composing 'Misery'!

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

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Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club

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

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

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