Where to watch Misery (1990) tonight

Misery (1990) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 5,508 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime

1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

R (US)

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Released

November 30, 1990

TMDB rating

7.8 / 10 from 5,508 votes

Director

Rob Reiner

Starring

Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: AMC (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is Misery?

Misery is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Misery rated?

Misery is rated R in the US.

Is Misery a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream Misery?

In the US, as of 2026-11-04: AMC (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 90s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

If you like Misery

• One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
• No Exit (2022)
• The Good Nurse (2022)
• The Number 23 (2007)
• The Wonder (2022)
• Shutter Island (2010)
• Girl, Interrupted (1999)

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