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Les Misérables

1998Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes77%83%

A deeply moving, cathartic crime movie about history and society, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The legend comes to life.

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.

Feels like

  • 19th Century France
  • Redemption and Sacrifice
  • Social Injustice
  • Historical Epic
  • Political Turmoil
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Musical Score

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Bille August
Written by
Victor Hugo, Rafael Yglesias
Produced by
James Gorman, Sarah Radclyffe
Music by
Basil Poledouris

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Facts

May 1, 1998 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
May 1, 1998
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
73 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptation Personality Change, Adaptational Alternate Ending, Truer to the Text +9

  • Adaptation Personality Change
  • Adaptational Alternate Ending
  • Truer to the Text
  • Infodump
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Adaptational Villainy
  • Composite Character
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Adaptational Badass
  • Parental Substitute
  • Oscar Bait
  • Mercy Kill

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Les Misérables?"

Questions about Les Misérables

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Les Misérables?

Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Les Misérables streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Les Misérables worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 77%).

Is Les Misérables okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Les Misérables good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Les Misérables plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Les Misérables use?

Adaptation Personality ChangeAdaptational Alternate EndingTruer to the TextInfodumpAdaptation Name ChangeAdaptational VillainyComposite CharacterFreudian ExcuseAdaptational BadassParental SubstituteOscar BaitMercy Killand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Adaptation Personality Change, Adaptational Alternate Ending, and Truer to the Text.