Misery edges A Few Good Men 52–48
The Verdict Same Director
When a director's own films go head to head, the stakes feel different. Both A Few Good Men and Misery come from Rob Reiner — so this matchup is really about which vision resonated more. Across 21 votes, Misery leads this matchup 52% to 48%.
Released just 2 years apart, these films were shaped by the same cultural moment. The matchup asks which one captured it better and which one voters still reach for.
At 4.8 points apart, this is anyone's matchup. Misery leads for now, but A Few Good Men is right there.
The Numbers
| A Few Good Men | Misery | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 47.6% | 52.4% |
| Overall Win Rate | 51.2% | 58.1% |
| Championships | 1 | 3 |
| Appearances | 41 | 43 |
| Avg Decision | 3.0s | 4.2s |
| Archetype | Gatekeeper | Gatekeeper |
Where This Matchup Sits
Two Gatekeepers facing off. The overall records are close (51% vs 58%), so this direct comparison is where the separation actually happens.
At 3.1s per vote, this matchup plays at about the speed you'd expect given how voters typically handle A Few Good Men (3.0s) and Misery (4.2s) individually.
21 voters can't agree
This matchup is split 48–52.
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Inconceivable! Rob Reiner's Golden Age · 8 films
A Few Good Men
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21 voters can't agree
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