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Misery

  • 1990
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
269K
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390
Misery (1990)
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Psychological DramaPsychological ThrillerDramaThriller

After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.

  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writers
    • Stephen King
    • William Goldman
  • Stars
    • James Caan
    • Kathy Bates
    • Richard Farnsworth
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    269K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,172
    390
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • William Goldman
    • Stars
      • James Caan
      • Kathy Bates
      • Richard Farnsworth
    • 600User reviews
    • 145Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos8

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:15
    Official Trailer
    Misery | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:19
    Misery | Anniversary Mashup
    Misery | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:19
    Misery | Anniversary Mashup
    Misery: Nobody Knows You're Here
    Clip 4:19
    Misery: Nobody Knows You're Here
    Misery: It's For The Best
    Clip 3:26
    Misery: It's For The Best
    Misery: Annie Buys the Wrong Paper
    Clip 2:30
    Misery: Annie Buys the Wrong Paper
    Misery: Annie Confronts Paul
    Clip 1:52
    Misery: Annie Confronts Paul

    Photos486

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    Top Cast18

    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Paul Sheldon
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Annie Wilkes
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
    • Buster
    Frances Sternhagen
    Frances Sternhagen
    • Virginia
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Marcia Sindell
    Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis
    • Libby
    Jerry Potter
    • Pete
    Thomas Brunelle
    • Anchorman
    • (as Tom Brunelle)
    June Christopher
    June Christopher
    • Anchorwoman
    Julie Payne
    • Reporter #1
    Archie Hahn
    Archie Hahn
    • Reporter #2
    • (as Archie Hahn III)
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • Reporter #3
    Wendy Bowers
    • Waitress
    Misery the Pig
    Misery the Pig
    • Self
    John Michael Quinn
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Rob Reiner
    Rob Reiner
    • Helicopter Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • State Trooper Sherman Douglas
    • (uncredited)
    Jay Dee Witney
    Jay Dee Witney
    • News Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • William Goldman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Stephen King was quite impressed with Kathy Bates' performance in this film, so much so that he later wrote two more roles for her. The title role in his novel "Dolores Claiborne" was written with Bates in mind, and Bates later starred in the film adaption of Dolores Claiborne (1995). King also wrote the script for the TV mini-series The Stand (1994). His original novel featured a (male) character named Ray Flowers; upon hearing that Bates wanted to be involved in the miniseries, King re-wrote the part as a woman (Rae Flowers) just so Bates could play the part (uncredited).
    • Goofs
      When Buster reads one of the "Dragon Lady" articles in the library, under the picture it says, "...There is a higher justice than that of man, I will be judged by Him." In the close-up shot, the mistake is corrected and now says, "...There is a justice higher than that of man, I will be judged by Him."
    • Quotes
      • Annie Wilkes: I'm your number one fan. There's nothing to worry about. You're going to be just fine. I will take good care of you. I'm your number one fan.
    • Crazy credits
      Misery the Pig - Herself
    • Alternate versions
      The France / United Kingdom Region 2 DVD and Region 4 Australia / New Zealand DVD is is missing the line "You crazy bitch!"
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: 3 Men and a Little Lady/The Nutcracker Prince/Predator 2/Mr. And Mrs. Bridge (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Shotgun
      Performed by Jr. Walker and the All Stars (as Junior Walker & The Allstars)
      Courtesy of Motown Record Company, L.P.
      Written by Junior Walker (as Autry DeWalt)
      Published by Stone Agate Music
      A division of Jobete Music Co., Inc.

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    FAQ4

    • Is "Misery" based on a book?
    • I'm confused about "Misery's Child" and the book Annie makes Paul burn. Are they the same?
    • Is Novril a real medication?

    Details

    • Release date
      • November 30, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Miseria
    • Filming locations
      • Genoa, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Nelson Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $61,276,872
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,076,834
      • Dec 2, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $61,279,048
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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