Les Misérables
Seen it?2000 | 1 seasons | 90 min | Drama, War & Politics
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences, 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.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 6 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Josée Dayan
- Gérard DepardieuJean Valjean
- John MalkovichJavert
- Christian ClavierThénardier
- Asia ArgentoÉponine Thénardier
- Charlotte GainsbourgFantine
- Jeanne MoreauMère Innocente
- Veronica FerresMadame Thénardier
- Virginie LedoyenCosette
- Enrico Lo VersoMarius
- Giovanna MezzogiornoSoeur Simplice