Where to watch Misery(1990)
In the United States, Misery is available to stream on HBO Max and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Where to stream Misery
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Misery plot summary
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Details
- Release date
- November 30, 1990
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Directed by
- Rob Reiner
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 5,453 votes
Misery trailer
Cast
Kathy BatesAnnie Wilkes
James CaanPaul Sheldon
Richard FarnsworthBuster
Lauren BacallMarcia Sindell
Frances SternhagenVirginia
Graham JarvisLibby
Jerry PotterPete
Thomas BrunelleAnchorman
June ChristopherAnchorwoman
Julie PayneReporter #1
FAQ
Where can I watch Misery?
In the United States, Misery is available to stream on HBO Max and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Can I rent or buy Misery?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Misery?
Misery runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).
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