Misery

1h 47m · 1990 · Directed by Rob Reiner · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Misery (1990) runs 1h 47m, directed by Rob Reiner. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)