Les Misérables
Seen it?1934 | 281 min | Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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 history buffs. If you loved Mutiny on the Bounty, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 4 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 4 hr 41 min.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1934: 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 powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Raymond Bernard
- Harry BaurJean Valjean / Champmathieu
- Paul AzaïsGrantaire
- FlorelleFantine
- Josseline GaëlCosette
- Jean ServaisMarius Pontmercy
- Orane DemazisÉponine
- Charles DullinThénardier
- Marguerite MorenoMme Thénardier
- Gaby TriquetCosette (child)
- Charles VanelInspector Javert