Les Misérables

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Les Misérables

PG-13

2012

2h 38m

Musical

History

Drama

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After 19 years as a prisoner, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is freed by Javert (Russell Crowe), the officer in charge of the prison workforce. Valjean promptly breaks parole but later uses money from stolen silver to reinvent himself as a mayor and factory owner. Javert vows to bring Valjean back to prison. Eight years later, Valjean becomes the guardian of a child named Cosette after her mother's (Anne Hathaway) death, but Javert's relentless pursuit means that peace will be a long time coming.

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Critics Consensus

Impeccably mounted but occasionally bombastic, Les Misérables largely succeeds thanks to bravura performances from its distinguished cast.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

09/04/2018

It's just so soaringly monotonous... And although hard-core fans will love this whatever, and good luck to them, I'd rather set fire to my own hair than ever have to sit through it again. It would be over quicker, at least.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/07/2017

C+

While it isn't a consummate movie, Les Misérables will stir a younger generation of fans with its glitz and charm and perhaps pioneer a new style of movie musicals.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

09/01/2017

4/5

Hugh Jackman delivers a muscular, earnest performance that holds together this diverse ensemble cast - which includes predictable but welcome comic relief from Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter - for the full 158min.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 20

4/5

You watch every wince, tear, and tremble of an actor or actress's emotional performance that is channeled through song.

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

01/18/2025

3/5

"Les Misérables is an entertaining retelling of the stage musical that might not have aged perfectly, but still knows the strengths of this story."

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Dulcie Pearce

The Sun (UK)

02/16/2024

5/5

This is a decidedly gritty and grounded adaptation, with Hooper’s assured direction capturing the horror and humanity of revolutionary France.

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Patricia

02/29/2024

The picture was SO clear and the sound perfection!

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Grant H

02/25/2024

Aside from all the handheld shots and absence of wide shots for such a grand production, quite good. Way too much hate for Rusty. He was a good contrast to the Jacked Man.

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OmegaFred

02/23/2024

Loved it for the third time! The play was also very good!

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Frans B

@FransB 4d

Brilliant! Still classic and still epic, just as Victor Hugo intended when he wrote it in 1862. Stellar cast all excels in character, of which some are very challenging. Very well directed and brought to screen by Tom Hooper. Amazing cinematography and visually stunning. Succeeds in portraying the perfect ambiance relevant to story. Drama, action, dilemma, emotion, intrigue, suspense, desperation and twists all weaved intricately into production. Very entertaining and captivating

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Lotte D

@Lottuhhh Jun 9

I really loved the movie and the songs. The story is very beautiful but it's not 100% like Victor Hugo's les misérables. Although I do think that the movie is very great!

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Nathan J.

@NathanDirector Jun 5

Rating: 7.8/10 ⭐️ Celebrating Barricade Day! I honestly thought a 3-hour musical might drag, but the raw, live-sung vocals totally hooked me. What Worked: • As an indie director, I respect Hooper’s choice for live singing; it feels super authentic. • Hathaway is breathtaking. Pouring her soul into Fantine totally earned her that Oscar. • Redmayne starting “Empty Chairs” a cappella brilliantly highlighted his intense grief. The Friction: • Crowe’s singing as Javert honestly felt stiff next to the Broadway heavyweights. • The extreme close-ups got overwhelming; I honestly just wanted to see the wide sets. • The pacing really dragged for me during the big time jumps. Verdict: Watch for a sweeping, emotional musical. Skip if sung dialogue or shaky cams annoy you.

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Synopsis

After 19 years as a prisoner, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is freed by Javert (Russell Crowe), the officer in charge of the prison workforce. Valjean promptly breaks parole but later uses money from stolen silver to reinvent himself as a mayor and factory owner. Javert vows to bring Valjean back to prison. Eight years later, Valjean becomes the guardian of a child named Cosette after her mother's (Anne Hathaway) death, but Javert's relentless pursuit means that peace will be a long time coming.

Director: Tom Hooper
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Cameron Mackintosh
Screenwriter: William Nicholson, Alain Boublil
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Working Title Films, Cameron Mackintosh
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive Material|Sexual Material|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre: Musical, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2012, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Feb 23, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $149.2M
Runtime: 2h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, Datasat