Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasThu, Nov 29, 1990Westwood, California
- PhysicalTue, Dec 29, 1998DVD
GB
- In CinemasFri, May 10, 1991
- Streaming / DigitalWed, Dec 14, 2016
CA
- In CinemasFri, Nov 30, 1990
AU
- In CinemasThu, Mar 28, 1991
FR
- In CinemasWed, Feb 13, 1991
DE
- In CinemasThu, Apr 25, 1991
- PhysicalThu, Mar 13, 2003DvD
- TVSun, Jan 17, 1993Premiere
JP
- In CinemasSat, Feb 2, 1991
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
Kathy Bates
as Annie Wilkes
James Caan
as Paul Sheldon
Richard Farnsworth
as Buster
Lauren Bacall
as Marcia Sindell
Frances Sternhagen
as Virginia
Graham Jarvis
as Libby
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