Les Misérables vs The Duchess
Les Misérables has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 7/10 for The Duchess). The Duchess is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 14m. Les Misérables is the older of the two (1998 against 2008). Both are drama, history, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Les Misérables
The Duchess| Les Misérables | The Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History, Romance | Drama, History, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bille August | Saul Dibb |
| Main cast | Lennie James, Claire Danes, Uma Thurman, Geoffrey Rush, Liam Neeson | Keira Knightley, Hayley Atwell, Dominic Cooper, Simon McBurney, John Shrapnel |
Synopsis
Les Misérables
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.
The Duchess
A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
Where to watch
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