Misery poster
Rating
7.7/10 (5004 votes)
Popularity9
Runtime1h 47m
Release DateNovember 30, 1990
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$61,300,000

Misery

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

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.

Production

Castle Rock Entertainment(US)
Nelson Entertainment(US)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

ScreenplayWilliam Goldman
Director of PhotographyBarry Sonnenfeld
ProducerAndrew Scheinman
DirectorRob Reiner
ProducerRob Reiner

Videos & Trailers

Misery (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]

Misery (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]

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Official Trailer #2

Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer #1

Official Trailer #1

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Teaser Trailer

Teaser Trailer

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

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

Featurette
The Cockadoodie Car

The Cockadoodie Car

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