Les Misérables vs The Promise
Les Misérables has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.9/10 for The Promise). The Promise is the shorter watch at 2h 13m compared with 2h 14m. Les Misérables is the older of the two (1998 against 2016). Both are drama, history, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Les Misérables
The Promise| Les Misérables | The Promise | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History, Romance | Drama, History, Romance |
| Country | – | Spain |
| Director | Bille August | Terry George |
| Main cast | Lennie James, Claire Danes, Uma Thurman, Geoffrey Rush, Liam Neeson | Oscar Isaac, Numan Acar, Angela Sarafyan, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Rade Šerbedžija |
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 Promise
Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle develops between Mikael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated artist Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.
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