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.
Where to Watch Misery
- Timeless CinemaOctober 26, 2026An edge of your seat thriller you can't stop watching. The acting is God tier level talent, and the story is rock solid. This is one of these few films that's already great, yet somehow gets better every time you see it.
- 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!
- cherrygrove.October 18, 2026A fucking masterpiece, what else can you say?
- Matthew RotherhamJune 1, 2026"He didn't get out of the FREAKING car!!"
- Rob8515362March 23, 2026I Love This
- Eric BakkeNovember 5, 2024A cockadoodie masterpiece. Kathy Bates performance is one of the most memorable to ever be recorded on film.
- James SaenzMarch 2, 2026virginia and buster are the best i love them so much. kathy bates was fantastic in this role. stephen king try not to make your protagonist a writer challenge failed.
- Atlplexer2January 25, 2026I recently revisited this timeless film, and it continues to impress as a compelling psychological thriller. For those seeking an engaging cinematic experience under two hours, I highly recommend this emotional journey.
- Terrence MartineauDecember 7, 2025Bates is so good in this ❤️ …roller coaster ride… horror, scare and even funny at times… It has everything!
- TetCorp19September 23, 2025So damn good. Kathy bates delivers nothing but Range and Chills
- Angel PerryJuly 25, 2025Loved Stephen king movies my whole life.
- DANNYZUKO78March 15, 2025IT'S A GREAT HORROR WITH KATHY BATES AND JAMES CAAN
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Misery was released on November 30, 1990.
Misery was directed by Rob Reiner.
Misery has a runtime of 1h 47m.
Misery was produced by Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman.
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.
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, Horror film.
Misery has an audience rating of 9 out of 10.
Misery had a budget of $20M.
Misery has made $61.3M at the box office.