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72% Critic Match
Les Misérables
“The legend comes to life.”
7.2 / 10• 1998• 2h 14m•PG-13• English
CrimeDramaHistoryRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Liam Neeson
Jean Valjean
Lead
Geoffrey Rush
Javert
Uma Thurman
Fantine
Claire Danes
Cosette
Hans Matheson
Marius Pontmercy
Peter Vaughan
Bishop
Reine Brynolfsson
Captain Beauvais
TB
Tim Barlow
Lafitte
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bille August's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Les Misérables is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
