Misery

1990
18
1h 47m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

248K

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Psychological Drama Psychological Thriller Drama Thriller

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

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

248K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

456

210

Director
- Rob Reiner
Writers
- Stephen King
- William Goldman
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 10 nominations total

Anchorman
(as Tom Brunelle)

June Christopher

Anchorwoman

Julie Payne

Reporter #1

Archie Hahn

Reporter #2
(as Archie Hahn III)

Gregory Snegoff

Reporter #3

Wendy Bowers

Waitress

Misery the Pig

Self

John Michael Quinn

Restaurant Patron
(uncredited)

Rob Reiner

Helicopter Pilot
(uncredited)

J.T. Walsh

State Trooper Sherman Douglas
(uncredited)

Jay Dee Witney

News Photographer
(uncredited)

Director
- Rob Reiner
Writers
- Stephen King
- William Goldman
All cast & crew
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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 Paul takes the knife out of his arm sling there is the sound of the knife brushing against metal.

Quotes
Paul Sheldon: You want it? You want it? Eat it! Eat it till ya choke, you sick, twisted fuck!

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 Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: 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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Featured review

8/10

A little masterpiece of drama and thriller

Misery is really a little masterpiece of drama and thriller.This story is simple: writer Pul Sheldon has a car accident and is helped by Annie Wilkes.This stay turns slowly into a kidnapping. The performances of Kathy Bates and James Caan are excellent. But we must also thank Rob Reiner for this very good dark story.