Misery (1990)
A famous author's biggest fan holds him captive, forcing him to resurrect a beloved character.
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.
How intense is Misery?
Misery is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Misery feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingtense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Misery
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Is Misery for you?
Is Misery scary?
Yes, properly. Misery is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Misery gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Misery sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Misery OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Misery?
Misery runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Misery?
Misery is streaming on Max.
Does Misery have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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