Misery (1990)

MovieDrama, Thriller1h 47m
Misery (1990) movie posterReview score: 78%

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Plot

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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Kathy BatesKathy BatesAnnie WilkesJames CaanJames CaanPaul SheldonRichard FarnsworthRichard FarnsworthBusterLauren BacallLauren BacallMarcia SindellFrances SternhagenFrances SternhagenVirginiaGraham JarvisGraham JarvisLibbyJerry PotterJerry PotterPeteThomas BrunelleThomas BrunelleAnchorman

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TrailerOfficial Trailer #2TrailerOfficial Trailer #1ClipThe Cockadoodie CarClipI'm Your Number One Fan!Clip"It's For The Best"ClipClip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong PaperClipClip 1: Annie Confronts PaulFeaturette“What the F*** Is Going On?" The Story of Composing 'Misery'!FeaturetteRob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025FeaturetteRob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)FeaturetteRosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie ClubFeaturetteKathy Bates on making MISERY

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