Film · 1990
Misery
Directed by Rob Reiner · starring James Caan, Kathy Bates and Richard Farnsworth
- 1 h 47 min
- 18
- Thriller
USA
- Released in the UK 9 May 1991
- 8.3 Users14 votes
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Stephen King. Successful romantic novelist, Paul Sheldon, who just had his life saved by his No.1 fan...now lives to regret it. When Ann Wilkes discovers that her favorite character, Misery Chastain, has been killed off in his latest novel she'll do anything to make sure he brings her back to life. Now Paul Sheldon must write as if his life depended on it...because it does.
Where to watch Misery
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
The essentials
- Runtime
- 107 min1 hour and 47 minutes
- Budget
- $20mCastle Rock Entertainment
- Rating
- 18Suitable only for adults
- How long is Misery?
- 1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes).
- When was Misery released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 9 May 1991.
- Who directed Misery?
- Rob Reiner.
- Who is in Misery?
- It stars James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth and Frances Sternhagen.
- Where can I watch Misery?
- In the UK you can watch it with the Prime Video channel on MGM+ and on rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (12)-
James Caan Paul Sheldon
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Kathy Bates Annie Wilkes
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Richard Farnsworth Buster
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Frances Sternhagen Virginia
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Lauren Bacall Marcia Sindell
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Rob Reiner Helicopter Pilot
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J.T. Walsh State Trooper Sherman Douglas
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Writers
- Stephen King, William Goldman
- Producers
- Rob Reiner
- Cinematography
- Barry Sonnenfeld
Reviews
8.3 14 votes
- 1014 %
- 97 %
- 857 %
- 77 %
- 614 %
- ≤50 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1991 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
- Golden Globes 1991 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Soundtrack
All 5 songs- ShotgunJr. Walker, the All Stars, Published Stone Agate Music Spotify
- Piano Concerto #1Liberace, Arranged, Liberace, Published AVI Music Publishing Group Spotify
- Moonlight SonataLiberace, Arranged, Liberace, Published AVI Music Publishing Group Spotify
- I'll Be Seeing YouLiberace, Published Williamson Music Company, Bienstock Publishing Company, o, b Spotify
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