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Les Misérables

1995 · Movie · 175 min · ★ 6.7 · 75% critics

DramaHistory

In wartime France, a poor, illiterate man is introduced to Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” and begins to recognize echoes of its themes in his own struggles. As the story moves between the novel and his daily life, he’s pushed to make difficult moral choices amid occupation, danger, and acts of compassion.

Based on Les Misérables

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Details
Years
1995
Release date
1995-03-22
Language
French
Runtime
175 min
Critic score
75/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (86 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, sweeping WWII drama that echoes a classic story and mixes hardship with hope; Not for you if you dislike long, intense films or want a straightforward Les Misérables (1982) adaptation.

Pros: ambitious modern reimagining; moving and heartfelt; strong performances | Cons: long and exhausting; confusing if unfamiliar; some moments feel corny

Themes

  • paris, france
  • nun
  • boxer
  • lawyer

Awards & recognition

  • César Award — Best Supporting Actress

Cast & crew

Directed by Claude Lelouch