Les Misérables (1998)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, teach me something
Dating from 1998, Les Misérables sits in the crime, drama and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Bille August. The cast includes Lennie James, Claire Danes and Uma Thurman. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Lennie Jamesas Enjolras
- Claire Danesas Cosette
- Uma Thurmanas Fantine
- Geoffrey Rushas Javert
- Liam Neesonas Jean Valjean
- Peter Vaughanas Bishop
- Hans Mathesonas Marius
- Tim Barlowas Lafitte
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Questions about Les Misérables
- What genre is Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables is categorised as Crime, Drama, History, Romance.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Lennie James, Claire Danes, Uma Thurman, Geoffrey Rush, Liam Neeson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Les Misérables?
- Bille August directed Les Misérables.
- How long is Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Les Misérables worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Les Misérables?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
