Misery

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

Nov 30 1990 R 1h 47m

Drama, Thriller

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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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)...

Written by

Stephen King, William Goldman

Directed by

Rob Reiner

Cast

James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth

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United States of America

Production Companies

Nelson Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 10 nominations total

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247,685

Average Rating

7.8 out of 10

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