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Les Misérables

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2012 | 158 min | History, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 3 Oscars, it made about 7 times its budget and audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
It's long: 2 hr 38 min.

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set 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

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 3 Oscars: Best Supporting Actress, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $443 million worldwide on a $61 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 771K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tom Hooper

  • Hugh JackmanJean Valjean
  • Russell CroweJavert
  • Amanda SeyfriedCosette
  • Anne HathawayFantine
  • Eddie RedmayneMarius Pontmercy
  • Sacha Baron CohenMonsieur Thénardier
  • Helena Bonham CarterMadame Thénardier
  • Aaron TveitEnjolras
  • Samantha BarksÉponine Thénardier
  • Daniel HuttlestoneGavroche