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Misery

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.

19901h 47mRDrama, Thriller

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About Misery

Directors
Rob Reiner
Cast
Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen, Graham Jarvis
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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