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Les Misérables

1988Movie1 h 0 min

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A moving, tense movie about history and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Despite secretly being a convict who has broken parole, Jean Valjean promises a Bishop he will change his life. He becomes an upstanding citizen and adopts an orphan, raising her as his daughter. Constantly in danger of being exposed and sent back to prison, he stays one step ahead of the police Inspector who is obsessed with capturing him.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Social Justice
  • Redemption
  • Poverty
  • Law and Order
  • Musical

Crew

Directed by
Jean Mathieson, Al Guest
Written by
Victor Hugo, Jean Mathieson, Al Guest
Produced by
Jean Mathieson, Al Guest
Music by
Gerard Victory

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Facts

December 16, 1988 · 1 h 0 min · Violence

Released
December 16, 1988
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Content
Violence
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Les Misérables worth watching?"

Questions about Les Misérables

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Les Misérables worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Les Misérables okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Les Misérables plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.