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Piina

Original title: Misery
  • 19901990
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
214K
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POPULARITY
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Piina (1990)
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After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
214K
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POPULARITY
1,106
166
    • Rob Reiner
    • Stephen King(novel "Misery")
    • William Goldman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Caan
    • Kathy Bates
    • Richard Farnsworth
    • Rob Reiner
    • Stephen King(novel "Misery")
    • William Goldman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Caan
    • Kathy Bates
    • Richard Farnsworth
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 486User reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:15
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    Misery | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:19
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    Jane Levy of "Castle Rock" Is Bringing Pennywise to Your Next Party
    Video 1:48
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    Photos464

    James Caan in Piina (1990)
    Kathy Bates and James Caan in Piina (1990)
    James Caan in Piina (1990)
    Kathy Bates in Piina (1990)
    Lauren Bacall in Piina (1990)
    Kathy Bates and James Caan in Piina (1990)
    Kathy Bates and James Caan in Piina (1990)
    James Caan in Piina (1990)
    Kathy Bates and James Caan in Piina (1990)
    Kathy Bates in Piina (1990)
    Kathy Bates and James Caan in Piina (1990)
    Richard Farnsworth and Frances Sternhagen in Piina (1990)

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    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Paul Sheldon
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Annie Wilkes
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
    • Buster
    Frances Sternhagen
    Frances Sternhagen
    • Virginia
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Marcia Sindell
    Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis
    • Libby
    Jerry Potter
    • Pete
    Thomas Brunelle
    • Anchorman
    • (as Tom Brunelle)
    June Christopher
    June Christopher
    • Anchorwoman
    Julie Payne
    • Reporter #1
    Archie Hahn
    Archie Hahn
    • Reporter #2
    • (as Archie Hahn III)
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • Reporter #3
    Wendy Bowers
    • Waitress
    Misery the Pig
    Misery the Pig
    • Self
    John Michael Quinn
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Rob Reiner
    Rob Reiner
    • Helicopter Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • State Trooper Sherman Douglas
    • (uncredited)
    Jay Dee Witney
    Jay Dee Witney
    • News Photographer
    • (uncredited)
      • Rob Reiner
      • Stephen King(novel "Misery")
      • William Goldman(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Stephen King was quite impressed with Kathy Bates' performance in this film, so much so that he later wrote two more roles for her. The title role in his novel "Dolores Claiborne" was written with Bates in mind, and Bates later starred in the film adaption of Dolores Claiborne (1995). King also wrote the script for the TV mini-series Tukikohta (1994). His original novel featured a (male) character named Ray Flowers; upon hearing that Bates wanted to be involved in the miniseries, King re-wrote the part as a woman (Rae Flowers) just so Bates could play the part (uncredited).
    • Goofs
      When Buster reads one of the "Dragon Lady" articles in the library, under the picture it says, "...There is a higher justice than that of man, I will be judged by Him." In the close-up shot, the mistake is corrected and now says, "...There is a justice higher than that of man, I will be judged by Him."
    • Quotes

      Paul Sheldon: You want it? You want it? Eat it! Eat it till ya choke, you sick, twisted fuck!

    • Crazy credits
      Misery the Pig - Herself
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: 3 Men and a Little Lady/The Nutcracker Prince/Predator 2/Mr. And Mrs. Bridge (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Shotgun
      Performed by Jr. Walker and the All Stars (as Junior Walker & The Allstars)

      Courtesy of Motown Record Company, L.P.

      Written by Junior Walker (as Autry DeWalt)

      Published by Stone Agate Music

      A division of Jobete Music Co., Inc.

    User reviews486

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    Featured review
    8/10
    This movie is brilliant and brutal.
    So after a lot of years of watching horror movies and loving horror movie adaptations of Stephen king books, i realised i had never watched Misery, after watching it i realised i should have took the time to watch it many years ago.

    The story is about a writer who having finished a book decides to return home, but on his return he has a accident and is rescued by his number one fan after that things take a dark twist while he is trying to recover from the accident, the story in this film is brilliant and gripping, you are always on edge of your seat wanting the main character to succeed its very believable which makes you fully emerged in the film.

    The acting in this is brilliant and makes this film stand out, James Caan and Kathy bates are so believable, you genuinely hate but want to understand Kathy Bates's character and you are constantly behind James Caans character wanting him to succeed.

    A great movies for horror and Thriller fans, Worth a watch to anyone who's interested in either genre.
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    • Apr 12, 2015

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    FAQ11

    • What is 'Misery' about?
    • Is "Misery" based on a book?
    • I'm confused about "Misery's Child" and the book Annie makes Paul burn. Are they the same?

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    • Release date
      • July 26, 1991 (Finland)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Genoa, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Nelson Entertainment
      • Nelson Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 47 minutes
      • Color

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