Misery

Film - 1990 - Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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.

Directed by

Rob Reiner

Starring

Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen, Graham Jarvis

Ratings

IMDb 7.8 out of 10

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Film · 1990 · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

Misery

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The story

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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IMDb
7.8 / 10
268k votes
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86%
Tomatometer
3.99 / 5
632k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 47m
RatedM
Release1990-11-30
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