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The Tale of Jean Valjean

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1979 | 70 min | Animation, History, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for animation lovers and history buffs. If you loved Ben-Hur or The Silence of the Lambs, start here.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

In 19th century France, an escaped convict seeks redemption while caring for a young woman whose mother he once protected, and aligning himself with a band of student revolutionaries.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Takashi Hisaoka

  • Akiji KobayashiJean Valjean (voice)
  • Yasuo HisamatsuBishop Myriel (voice)
  • Chikao OhtsukaInspector Javert (voice)
  • Minori MatsushimaFantine (voice)
  • Hiroko InomataYoung Cosette (voice)
  • Caroline YôkoCosette (voice)
  • Shuichi IkedaMarius (voice)
  • Tadao FutamiThenardier (voice)
  • Terue NunamiMme. Thenardier (voice)
  • Ichiro NagaiGillenormand (voice)