Les Misérables(1998)
The legend comes to life.
Les Misérables Synopsis
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.
Les Misérables (1998) is a crime, drama, history and romance film directed by Bille August, released on May 1, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman and Claire Danes. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 707 ratings.
- Director:
- Bille August
- Writers:
- Rafael Yglesias, Victor Hugo
- Producers:
- James Gorman, Sarah Radclyffe
- Cinematographer:
- Jörgen Persson
- Composer:
- Basil Poledouris
- Production:
- Mandalay Entertainment
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,096,321
- Status:
- Released
Les Misérables (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Les Misérables before you stream it.
Les Misérables Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liam Neeson
as Jean Valjean
Geoffrey Rush
as Javert
Uma Thurman
as Fantine
Claire Danes
as Cosette
Hans Matheson
as Marius Pontmercy
Peter Vaughan
as Bishop
Reine Brynolfsson
as Captain Beauvais
- Tim Barlow
Tim Barlow
as Lafitte
Jon Kenny
as Thénardier
- Gillian Hanna
Gillian Hanna
as La Thénardier
- Mimi Newman
Mimi Newman
as Young Cosette
- Ian Cregg
Ian Cregg
as Feuilly
Key crew
Directed by Bille August, written by Rafael Yglesias and Victor Hugo, produced by James Gorman and Sarah Radclyffe.
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Les Misérables Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 707 ratings.
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Les Misérables – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Les Misérables online?
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Les Misérables (1998) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
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The main cast of Les Misérables (1998) includes Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes and Hans Matheson. The film was directed by Bille August. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Les Misérables released?
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Les Misérables was released on May 1, 1998 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Les Misérables worth watching?
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Les Misérables (1998) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 707 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Les Misérables?
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Yes. The official Les Misérables trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.