
Misery (1990)
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.
Director: Rob Reiner
The Cast

Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes

James Caan
Paul Sheldon

Richard Farnsworth
Buster

Lauren Bacall
Marcia Sindell

Frances Sternhagen
Virginia

Graham Jarvis
Libby

Jerry Potter
Pete

Thomas Brunelle
Anchorman

June Christopher
Anchorwoman

Julie Payne
Reporter #1

Archie Hahn
Reporter #2

Gregory Snegoff
Reporter #3

Wendy Bowers
Waitress

Rob Reiner
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)

J. T. Walsh
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)

Jay Dee Witney
News Photographer (uncredited)
Videos
- Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
- God, I Love You | Hobbling Scene
- The Cockadoodie Car
- I'm Your Number One Fan!
- Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)
- "It's For The Best"
- Official Trailer #2
- Rosalind Chao Announces MISERY for AFI Movie Club
- Kathy Bates on making MISERY
- Bonus Clip: Director Rob Reiner On The Movie Adaptation Of Misery From The Novel
- Clip 2: Annie Buys The Wrong Paper
- Official Trailer #1
- Clip 1: Annie Confronts Paul
- Teaser Trailer
- Kathy Bates Wins Best Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)
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