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Misery (1990)

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.

Released Nov. 30, 1990 107 min 17+

Genres: Drama, Thriller

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Production Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 107 min.
Released: Nov. 30, 1990
Digital Release: Dec. 14, 2016
Status: Released
Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $61,300,000
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 17+ cc

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