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Les Misérables

Seen it?

1982 | 220 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 40 min.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Hossein

  • Lino VenturaJean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu
  • Michel BouquetInspector Javert
  • Jean CarmetThénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil
  • Évelyne BouixFantine, Cosette's mother
  • Françoise SeignerThe Thénardier, innkeeper's wife
  • Christiane JeanCosette
  • Roger HaninInnkeeper
  • Candice PatouÉponine Thénardier
  • Corinne DaclaAzelma Thénardier
  • Franck Cabot-DavidMarius Pontmercy