Misery

1990
R
1h 47m

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7.8/10

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Psychological Drama Psychological Thriller Drama Thriller

After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.

Director
- Rob Reiner
Writers
- Stephen King
- William Goldman
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

244K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,341

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Director
- Rob Reiner
Writers
- Stephen King
- William Goldman
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 10 nominations total

Anchorman
(as Tom Brunelle)

June Christopher

Anchorwoman

Julie Payne

Reporter #1

Archie Hahn

Reporter #2
(as Archie Hahn III)

Gregory Snegoff

Reporter #3

Wendy Bowers

Waitress

Misery the Pig

Self

John Michael Quinn

Restaurant Patron
(uncredited)

Rob Reiner

Helicopter Pilot
(uncredited)

J.T. Walsh

State Trooper Sherman Douglas
(uncredited)

Jay Dee Witney

News Photographer
(uncredited)

Director
- Rob Reiner
Writers
- Stephen King
- William Goldman
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Stephen King was quite impressed with Kathy Bates' performance in this film, so much so that he later wrote two more roles for her. The title role in his novel "Dolores Claiborne" was written with Bates in mind, and Bates later starred in the film adaption of Dolores Claiborne (1995). King also wrote the script for the TV mini-series The Stand (1994). His original novel featured a (male) character named Ray Flowers; upon hearing that Bates wanted to be involved in the miniseries, King re-wrote the part as a woman (Rae Flowers) just so Bates could play the part (uncredited).

Goofs
When Paul takes the knife out of his arm sling there is the sound of the knife brushing against metal.

Quotes
Annie Wilkes: I know I left my scrapbook out. I can imagine what you might be thinking of me. But you see, Paul, it's all okay. Last night it came so clear. I realized you just need more time. Eventually, you'll come to accept the idea of being here. Paul, do you know about the early days at the Kimberly diamond mines? Do you know what they did to the Native workers who stole diamonds? Don't worry, they didn't kill them. That would be like junking your Mercedes just because it had a broken spring. No, if they caught them, they had to make sure they could go on working, but they also had to make sure they could never run away. The operation was called hobbling.
[Annie places a piece of wood between Paul's ankles]
Paul Sheldon: Annie, whatever you're thinking about doing, please don't do it.
[Annie picks up a sledgehammer]
Paul Sheldon: Annie, for God's...
Annie Wilkes: Shh darling, trust me.
Paul Sheldon: God's sake...
Annie Wilkes: It's for the best.
Paul Sheldon: Annie, please!
[Annie swings the sledgehammer at Paul's left ankle, breaking it; Paul screams in agonizing pain]
Annie Wilkes: Almost done. Just one more.
[Annie swings the sledgehammer at Paul's right ankle, breaking it; Paul again screams]
Annie Wilkes: God, I love you.

Crazy credits
Misery the Pig - Herself

Alternate versions
The France / United Kingdom Region 2 DVD and Region 4 Australia / New Zealand DVD is is missing the line "You crazy bitch!"

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 3 Men and a Little Lady/The Nutcracker Prince/Predator 2/Mr. And Mrs. Bridge (1990)

Soundtracks
Shotgun
Performed by Jr. Walker and the All Stars (as Junior Walker & The Allstars)
Courtesy of Motown Record Company, L.P.
Written by Junior Walker (as Autry DeWalt)
Published by Stone Agate Music
A division of Jobete Music Co., Inc.

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Featured review

8/10

A little masterpiece of drama and thriller

Misery is really a little masterpiece of drama and thriller.This story is simple: writer Pul Sheldon has a car accident and is helped by Annie Wilkes.This stay turns slowly into a kidnapping. The performances of Kathy Bates and James Caan are excellent. But we must also thank Rob Reiner for this very good dark story.