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Les Misérables

Name: Les Misérables
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie
Released: 1978-12-27
Cast: Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack, Claude Dauphin, John Gielgud

1978 | 150 min | Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office 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 romantics and history buffs. If you loved Les Misérables or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
The mood: Warm and romantic.
The pace: Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 30 min.
What might put you off: It's long: 2 hr 30 min.
Made in 1978: 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
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
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 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Glenn Jordan

Richard JordanJean Valjean
Anthony PerkinsJavert
Cyril CusackFauchlevent
Claude DauphinBishop Myriel
John GielgudGillenormand
Ian HolmThénardier
Celia JohnsonSister Simplice
Joyce RedmanMagliore
Flora Robsonthe Prioress
Christopher GuardMarius