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Overview
"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.
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Release Date
- November 30, 1990
- Languages
- English
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Financial Performance
Profitable
Budget vs Revenue for Misery
Profit
+$41.3M
ROI: 307%•Margin: 206.5%
