Les Misérables vs West Side Story
Les Misérables has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 7/10 for West Side Story). Les Misérables is the shorter watch at 2h 14m compared with 2h 36m. Les Misérables is the older of the two (1998 against 2021). Both are crime, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Les Misérables
West Side Story| Les Misérables | West Side Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 2h 36m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History, Romance | Crime, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bille August | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Lennie James, Claire Danes, Uma Thurman, Geoffrey Rush, Liam Neeson | Corey Stoll, Mike Faist, Rachel Zegler, Josh Rivera, Ariana DeBose |
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.
West Side Story
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Where to watch
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