Les Misérables

1982Movie3 h 40 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Robert Hossein

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Facts

October 20, 1982 · 3 h 40 min · Violence

Released
October 20, 1982
Runtime
3 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
French
Made in
France, Germany
Available in
131 countries

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?

In the United States, Les Misérables is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Les Misérables worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3).

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 good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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.

Is Les Misérables in English?

French

No, it was made in French.