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Les Misérables

Seen it?

1935 | 108 min | Drama, History, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo or Ben-Hur, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1935: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 3 Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Boleslawski

  • Fredric MarchJean Valjean / Champmathieu
  • Charles LaughtonInspector Emile Javert
  • Cedric HardwickeBishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
  • Rochelle HudsonCosette
  • Florence EldridgeFantine
  • Frances DrakeEponine
  • John BealMarius
  • Jessie RalphMadame Magloire
  • Mary ForbesMlle. Baptiseme
  • Florence RobertsToussaint