Movie

Misery

“Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.”

★ 7.8(5,248)19901h 47m

Misery is available to rent or buy on Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Rob Reiner
Release date: 1990-11-30
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $61,300,000
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

Misery — trailer

About Misery

Misery is a 1990 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Rob Reiner, starring Kathy Bates, James Caan and Richard Farnsworth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 5,248 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Misery in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Kathy Bates

Annie Wilkes

James Caan

Paul Sheldon

Richard Farnsworth

Buster

Lauren Bacall

Marcia Sindell

Frances Sternhagen

Virginia

Graham Jarvis

Libby

Jerry Potter

Pete

Thomas Brunelle

Anchorman

June Christopher

Anchorwoman

Julie Payne

Reporter #1

Archie Hahn

Reporter #2

Gregory Snegoff

Reporter #3

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booknursepsychopathcoloradocar crashauthorslasherpsychological thrillertortureobsessed fanblizzardpsychoticbedriddenpsycholunatic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Misery in United States?+

In United States, Misery is available to rent or buy on Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Misery on Netflix?+

Misery is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Misery?+

Misery has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Misery?+

Misery stars Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall and Frances Sternhagen.

When did Misery come out?+

Misery is a 1990 movie directed by Rob Reiner.

What genre is Misery?+

Misery is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Misery?+

Misery was directed by Rob Reiner.