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Misery

Misery

30th November 1990
1h 47m
Rob Reiner
If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 12:42pm.

Misery is a Horror Thriller film released on 30th November 1990; Rob Reiner directed the film which stars James Caan, Kathy Bates, and Richard Farnsworth. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $41,300,000 on its budget.

Plot

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.

Cast (17)

James Caan in Misery (1990)
James Caan Paul Sheldon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Kathy Bates in Misery (1990)
Kathy Bates Annie Wilkes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Oscar Win
Richard Farnsworth in Misery (1990)
Richard Farnsworth Buster
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 69
Frances Sternhagen in Misery (1990)
Frances Sternhagen Virginia
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Lauren Bacall in Misery (1990)
Lauren Bacall Marcia Sindell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
J. T. Walsh in Misery (1990)
J. T. Walsh State Trooper Sherman Douglas
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Rob Reiner in Misery (1990)
Rob Reiner Helicopter Pilot
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Archie Hahn's profile
Archie Hahn Reporter #2
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Graham Jarvis in Misery (1990)
Graham Jarvis Libby
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
June Christopher in Misery (1990)
June Christopher Anchorwoman
Julie Payne's profile
Julie Payne Reporter #1
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Gregory Snegoff's profile
Gregory Snegoff Reporter #3
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
John Michael Quinn Restaurant Patron
Jay Dee Witney News Photographer
Thomas Brunelle in Misery (1990)
Thomas Brunelle Anchorman
Wendy Bowers in Misery (1990)
Wendy Bowers Waitress

Advisories

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Alcohol Use
Graphic Violence
Smoking

Watch Misery (1990) online

Updated: 3rd Oct 2024, 12:50am. Data from JustWatch.

Part of the Boxset

Films Like Misery

Production Companies

Nelson Entertainment

Misery Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

6% 30-39
35% 40-49
12% 50-59
12% 60-69
35% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

35% Female
65% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

18% Good
6% Bad
76% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

6% Author
6% Nurse
6% Sheriff
6% Literary Agent
76% Unknown

Misery FAQ

When was Misery released?

Misery was released 33 years ago, on Friday November 30th, 1990.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Misery?

The lead roles are played by James Caan in the role of Paul Sheldon and Kathy Bates in the role of Annie Wilkes.

How much did Misery cost to make?

The budget was $20,000,000.

How much money did Misery make?

The worldwide revenue was $61,300,000.

Is Misery on Netflix?

No, Misery is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Misery on Amazon Prime?

No, Misery is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Misery on Disney Plus?

No, Misery is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States