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Les Misérables (1998)

“The legend comes to life.”

7.2/10 · 713 votes 2h 14m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistoryCrime

#29 of 123 films from 1998 #364 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Bille August · Written by Rafael Yglesias, Victor Hugo

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Overview

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.

Cast

Liam Neesonas Jean Valjean
Geoffrey Rushas Javert
Uma Thurmanas Fantine
Claire Danesas Cosette
Hans Mathesonas Marius Pontmercy
Peter Vaughanas Bishop
Jon Kennyas Thénardier
Reine Brynolfssonas Captain Beauvais
Gillian Hannaas La Thénardier
Tim Barlowas Lafitte
Silvie Koblížkováas Eponine
Ian Creggas Feuilly
Mimi Newmanas Young Cosette
Shane Herveyas Gavroche

Facts

Release dateMay 1, 1998
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) — longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$14,096,321 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt0119683

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Questions

How long is Les Misérables?
Les Misérables runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Les Misérables worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 713 votes, which places it #29 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 77%) and #364 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Bille August. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The House of the Spirits (1993).
Who stars in Les Misérables?
Liam Neeson as Jean Valjean; Geoffrey Rush as Javert; Uma Thurman as Fantine; Claire Danes as Cosette; Hans Matheson as Marius Pontmercy; Peter Vaughan as Bishop.
What is Les Misérables rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Les Misérables?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4645.

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