Les Misérables
2012 · 2h 38m · History, Drama
Watch it tonight if you're in the mood for sweeping drama and killer musical numbers—this is one of the most acclaimed adaptations of Hugo's masterpiece, with genuine emotional weight and unforgettable performances. Skip it only if you can't commit to nearly three hours of passionate, heavy-hitting storytelling.
Plot
An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set 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.
Director: Tom Hooper
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne
