Misery
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
1990 1 hour 47 minutesPaul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
1990 1 hour 47 minutes
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.
30th November 1990
35 years ago
1 hour 47 minutes
Finishes at 6:19pm
$20,000,000 ($41,312,000 today)
Revenue $61,300,000
Won 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 10 nominations total
7.8/10
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