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Les Misérables

Les Misérables

History · Drama · 2012

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

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Les Misérables

“Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.”

2012 History · Drama 2h 38m

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7.3 / 10

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An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tom Hooper

Written by

William Nicholson · Herbert Kretzmer · Alain Boublil

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Jean Valjean

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Javert

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

Cosette

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Fantine

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Marius Pontmercy

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen

Monsieur Thénardier

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Madame Thénardier

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.