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    Misery

    • 19901990
    • RR
    • 1h 47min
    IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    193K
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    POPULARITY
    1,224
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    Misery (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
    193K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,224
    341
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(novel "Misery")
      • William Goldman(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James Caan
      • Kathy Bates
      • Richard Farnsworth
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(novel "Misery")
      • William Goldman(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James Caan
      • Kathy Bates
      • Richard Farnsworth
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  • See production, box office & company info
    • 439User reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos3

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

    Photos412

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

    Top cast

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    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Paul Sheldonas Paul Sheldon
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Annie Wilkesas Annie Wilkes
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
    • Busteras Buster
    Frances Sternhagen
    Frances Sternhagen
    • Virginiaas Virginia
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Marcia Sindellas Marcia Sindell
    Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis
    • Libbyas Libby
    Jerry Potter
    • Peteas Pete
    Thomas Brunelle
    • Anchormanas Anchorman
    • (as Tom Brunelle)
    June Christopher
    June Christopher
    • Anchorwomanas Anchorwoman
    Julie Payne
    • Reporter #1as Reporter #1
    Archie Hahn
    Archie Hahn
    • Reporter #2as Reporter #2
    • (as Archie Hahn III)
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • Reporter #3as Reporter #3
    Wendy Bowers
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Misery the Pig
    Misery the Pig
    • Selfas Self
    John Michael Quinn
    • Restaurant Patronas Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Rob Reiner
    Rob Reiner
    • Helicopter Pilotas Helicopter Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    Simon Shelton
    Simon Shelton
    • Heathas Heath
    • (uncredited)
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • State Trooper Sherman Douglasas State Trooper Sherman Douglas
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(novel "Misery")
      • William Goldman(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Best-selling novelist Paul Sheldon is on his way home from his Colorado hideaway after completing his latest book, when he crashes his car in a freak blizzard. Paul is critically injured, but is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, Paul's "number one fan", who takes Paul back to her remote house in the mountains (without bothering to tell anybody). Unfortunately for Paul, Annie is also a headcase. When she discovers that Paul has killed off the heroine in her favorite novels, her reaction leaves Paul shattered (literally)... —Andrew Backhouse (andback74)
    female psychopathobsessed fanbroken legtypewriterbased on the works of stephen king262 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • This Christmas there will be... Misery.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James Caan once showed up to the set hungover, and all of the scenes he shot that day were unusable. Rob Reiner told Caan he had to do the scenes again because there was "a problem at the lab." When Caan learned it had nothing to do with labs, he offered to cover the money he lost the studio.
    • 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 At the Movies: Misery/Hidden Agenda/Cyrano de Bergerac (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 reviews439

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Fans.... Who needs 'em!
    A real classic. This film has all the ingredients - a great story, fine casting, and pace. Still shocks after three decades. This intelligently crafted piece shows exactly what sharp directing and crisp cinematography can do - even more so in an age before the onset of over the top CGI. A must have in the horror section.....
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    • Apr 21, 2020

    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?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Miseria
    • Filming locations
      • Genoa, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Nelson Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $61,276,872
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,076,834
      • Dec 2, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $61,277,271
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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