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Les Misérables

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1958 | 210 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo or The Night of the Hunter, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 30 min.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1958: 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

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois

  • Jean GabinJean Valjean / Champmathieu
  • Bernard BlierJavert father / Javert son
  • Béatrice AltaribaCosette
  • Giani EspositoMarius de Pontmercy
  • BourvilThénardier
  • Silvia MonfortÉponine Thénardier
  • Danièle DelormeFantine
  • Elfriede FlorinLa Thénardier
  • Serge ReggianiEnjolras
  • Fernand LedouxMonsignor Bienvenu Myriel