Misery
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Overview
Best-selling novelist Paul Sheldon is on his way home from his Colorado hideaway after completing his latest book, when he crashes his car in a freak blizzard. Paul is critically injured, but is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, Paul's "number one fan", who takes Paul back to her remote house in the mountains (without bothering to tell anybody)...
Director / Creator
Rob Reiner
Writers
Stephen King, William Goldman
Top Cast
About Misery (1990)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Misery (1990) is a Drama and Thriller film from United States. the film was directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by Stephen King and William Goldman. It runs 1 hour and 47 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Best-selling novelist Paul Sheldon is on his way home from his Colorado hideaway after completing his latest book, when he crashes his car in a freak blizzard. Paul is critically injured, but is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, Paul's "number one fan", who takes Paul back to her remote house in the mountains (without bothering to tell anybody). Unfortunately for Paul, Annie is also a headcase. When she discovers that Paul has killed off the heroine in her favorite novels, her reaction leaves Paul shattered (literally)...
Cast and crew
The film stars James Caan, Kathy Bates, and Richard Farnsworth in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Stephen King and William Goldman, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Misery holds a rating of 7.8/10 based on 260,167 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 91%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 75/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 10 nominations total. These numbers place Misery within the broader landscape of Drama and Thriller cinema from 1990, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Misery is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Misery is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Thriller films, Misery offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1990 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from James Caan and Kathy Bates are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Misery on your watchlist for later.
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