Misery

Rob Reiner
1990-11-30

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
7.75
107 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
James Caan Paul Sheldon Unowned
Kathy Bates Annie Wilkes Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Richard Farnsworth Buster Unowned
Frances Sternhagen Virginia Unowned
Lauren Bacall Marcia Sindell Unowned
Graham Jarvis Libby Unowned
Jerry Potter Pete Unowned
Thomas Brunelle Anchorman Unowned
June Christopher Anchorwoman Unowned
Julie Payne Reporter #1 Unowned
Archie Hahn Reporter #2 Unowned
Gregory Snegoff Reporter #3 Unowned
Wendy Bowers Waitress Unowned
Rob Reiner Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) Unowned
J. T. Walsh State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited) Unowned
Jay Dee Witney News Photographer (uncredited) Unowned