Where can I watch Misery?

Misery is available on HBO Max in United States.

Is Misery worth watching?

Misery is well-received with 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Misery is directed by Rob Reiner.

What year is Misery from?

Misery was released in 1990. It runs 107 minutes.

1990 · 107 min

Misery

Name: Misery
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1990-11-30
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 86
Cast: Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen

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

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.

Directed by Rob Reiner. 86% Rotten Tomatoes · 75/100 Metacritic · 7.8 IMDb. Available on HBO Max in United States.

Drama Thriller

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Critics

86%

Metacritic75/100

IMDb7.8/10

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Where can I watch Misery?: Misery is available on HBO Max in United States.
Is Misery worth watching?: Misery is well-received with 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who directed Misery?: Misery is directed by Rob Reiner.
What year is Misery from?: Misery was released in 1990. It runs 107 minutes.

Cast

Kathy Bates

Annie Wilkes

James Caan

Paul Sheldon

Richard Farnsworth

Buster

Lauren Bacall

Marcia Sindell

Frances Sternhagen

Virginia

Graham Jarvis

Libby

Last updated: September 2, 2026