Misery (1990)

11/30/1990 1h 47m

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

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Overview

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.

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Cast Ages at Release

James Caan

as Paul Sheldon

Born 03/26/1940

Died 07/06/2022, age

Kathy Bates

as Annie Wilkes

Born 06/28/1948, age

Richard Farnsworth

as Buster

Born 09/01/1920

Died 10/06/2000, age

Frances Sternhagen

as Virginia

Born 01/13/1930

Died 11/27/2023, age

Lauren Bacall

as Marcia Sindell

Born 09/16/1924

Died 08/12/2014, age

Archie Hahn

as Reporter #2

Born 11/01/1941, age

Rob Reiner

as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)

Born 03/06/1947, age

J.T. Walsh

as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)

Born 09/28/1943

Died 02/27/1998, age