Misery
Directed by Rob ReinerAfter 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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- thereelvoiceFebruary 27, 2025Misery is easily one of the best film adaptations of a Stephen King novel. Kathy Bates is absolutely terrifying as a crazed fan that will do anything to keep her favorite author working. A tense atmosphere, horrifying premise and fantastic performances elevates this film to classic status. If you’re a writer, artist, or even a little wary of an admirer, Misery will have you looking over your shoulder. Psychological horror fans, Misery is a must watch!
- PJ KixDecember 15, 2025Ok overall but the ending wasn’t very satisfying. Felt like something was missing
- Terrence MartineauDecember 7, 2025Bates is so good in this ❤️ …roller coaster ride… horror, scare and even funny at times… It has everything!
- mickerdooOctober 19, 2025Hopelessness and Annie’s psychosis help this nearly one room drama have legs. Buster and his wife were great. Bates is endearingly wacky.
- TetCorp19September 23, 2025So damn good. Kathy bates delivers nothing but Range and Chills
- Angel PerryJuly 25, 2025Loved Stephen king movies my whole life.
- Ty LeetMarch 28, 2025Everyone should watch this as if it’s a prequel to Elf, makes it even better.
- Eric BakkeNovember 5, 2024A cockadoodie masterpiece. Kathy Bates performance is one of the most memorable to ever be recorded on film.
- DANNYZUKO78March 15, 2025IT'S A GREAT HORROR WITH KATHY BATES AND JAMES CAAN
- Movie Reviewers ClubJanuary 26, 2025Having read Stephen King's Misery before watching the screen adaptation, I was able to really familiarize myself with the characters and settings like never before. Having said that, the movie stands tall all on its own. With riveting moments of anger, excitement and even love, Misery finds its way to the top 90's movies as a gripping drama and thriller. Paul Sheldon has just finished one of his most recent novels. When doing so he always has the same routine. Travel to Boulder, CO and get the same room at the Boulderado Hotel. Lighting a single cigarette and have a glass of Don Perignon to celebrate has become a tradition as well. On his way back, after finishing the novel, he gets thrown into a terrible blizzard. His car goes hurdling through the air and lands all beat up in a side ditch. Ever since the moment the car flew off the road, his life had changed forever. In this enthralling book you will find yourself experiencing times of pain, confusion and scary out-lashes from his so-called "caretaker". Drugged and beaten, Paul manages to continue on in the slim hope of being rescued. With Rob Reiner at the lead, Stephen King's 23 published book becomes a fantastic motion picture that encapsulates all the emotions from the book showing the high similarity between the two. Overall the film captures in good detail what it would be like to be held captive by your savior.
- Scott ThomasFebruary 10, 2025I’m not sure how many times I’ve seen this film, but it never fails to entertain me.
Misery Trivia
Misery was released on November 30, 1990.
Misery was directed by Rob Reiner.
Misery has a runtime of 1 hr 47 min.
Misery was produced by Andrew Scheinman, Rob Reiner.
The key characters in Misery are Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), Paul Sheldon (James Caan), Buster (Richard Farnsworth).
Misery is rated R.
Misery is a Thriller, Drama film.
Misery has an audience rating of 9 out of 10.