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directed by Rob Reiner
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, heβs 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.

Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes

James Caan
Paul Sheldon

Richard Farnsworth
Buster

Lauren Bacall
Marcia Sindell

Frances Sternhagen
Virginia

Graham Jarvis
Libby

Jerry Potter
Pete

Thomas Brunelle
Anchorman
Director
Rob Reiner
Language
EN
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$61M
Miseryby Stephen King (1987)
Rob Reiner's film is a perfect example of King adapting beautifully β Kathy Bates won an Oscar for Annie Wilkes
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