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#5 of 1990

Misery (1990)

1990 · 107 minutes · Directed by Rob Reiner
IMDb rating7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Box office gross$61.3M

Synopsis

Famed novelist Paul Sheldon writes Victorian romance novels featuring a character named Misery Chastain. Though the books are profitable, Paul despises the series and wishes to focus on writing more serious literature. He has just left the cabin in Silver Creek, Colorado, where he completed a manuscript he hopes will launch his post-Misery career.

Starring

James CaanKathy BatesRichard FarnsworthFrances SternhagenLauren Bacall
Box office
$61.3 million
Budget
$18–20 million
IMDb votes
271,480

Where to watch Misery in Canada

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