Movies Like Misery (1990)
Misery (1990) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
R | 1h 47m | Thriller, Drama, Crime, Serial Killers, Cabin in the Woods, Featured Psychological, Psychological, Survival, Confined, Madness
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- Our Score: ☆ 8/10 Misery Review
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.09/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.5/10
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Misery Movie Information:
- Directors:
- Rob Reiner
- Stars:
- James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, Lauren Bacall … (full cast)
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