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Les Misérables (2012)

“Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.”

7.3/10 · 5,701 votes 2h 38m pg-13 DramaHistory

#32 of 232 films from 2012 #1135 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Tom Hooper · Written by William Nicholson, Victor Hugo, Herbert Kretzmer, Alain Boublil

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Overview

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.

Cast

Hugh Jackmanas Jean Valjean
Russell Croweas Javert
Anne Hathawayas Fantine
Amanda Seyfriedas Cosette
Helena Bonham Carteras Madame Thénardier
Sacha Baron Cohenas Monsieur Thénardier
Eddie Redmayneas Marius Pontmercy
Aaron Tveitas Enjolras
Samantha Barksas Éponine Thénardier
Daniel Huttlestoneas Gavroche
Fra Feeas Courfeyrac
Hugh Skinneras Joly
Alistair Brammeras Prouvaire
Killian Donnellyas Combeferre

Facts

Release dateDecember 18, 2012
Runtime158 min (2h 38m) — longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$61,000,000
Box office$442,636,309 (7.3× budget)
IMDbtt1707386

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Questions

How long is Les Misérables?
Les Misérables runs 158 minutes (2h 38m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is Les Misérables worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 5,701 votes, which places it #32 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 87%) and #1135 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Tom Hooper. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The King's Speech (2010), The Danish Girl (2015), The Damned United (2009).
Who stars in Les Misérables?
Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean; Russell Crowe as Javert; Anne Hathaway as Fantine; Amanda Seyfried as Cosette; Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thénardier; Sacha Baron Cohen as Monsieur Thénardier.
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/9981.

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