Misery (1990)

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

Movie · Drama, Thriller · 1h 47m · Rated 7.8/10 on TMDB · Released November 30, 1990

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.

Directed by Rob Reiner

Cast

• Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes
• James Caan as Paul Sheldon
• Richard Farnsworth as Buster
• Lauren Bacall as Marcia Sindell
• Frances Sternhagen as Virginia
• Graham Jarvis as Libby
• Jerry Potter as Pete
• Thomas Brunelle as Anchorman
• June Christopher as Anchorwoman
• Julie Payne as Reporter #1
• Archie Hahn as Reporter #2
• Gregory Snegoff as Reporter #3

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