Movie
Misery
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
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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Checked Nov 10, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Misery
Cast
Kathy BatesAnnie Wilkes
James CaanPaul Sheldon
Richard FarnsworthBuster
Lauren BacallMarcia Sindell
Frances SternhagenVirginia
Graham JarvisLibby
Jerry PotterPete
Thomas BrunelleAnchormanCredits
- Directed by
- Rob Reiner
- Written by
- William Goldman, Stephen King
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $61.3M
Production
Castle Rock EntertainmentUnited States
Nelson EntertainmentUnited States
