Les Misérables movie poster

Les Misérables

"The legend comes to life."

May 1, 1998 2h 14m 7.2/10 (668 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Les Misérables is a crime/drama film. directed by Bille August. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, and Uma Thurman

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 1, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 2h 14m 134 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (668 votes)
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Budget $14M Production budget
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Box Office $14.1M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$14,096,321

Production Companies

  • Mandalay Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Les Misérables about?

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 th...

Who directed Les Misérables?

Les Misérables was directed by Bille August.

How long is Les Misérables?

Les Misérables has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).

When was Les Misérables released?

Les Misérables was released on May 1, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Les Misérables?

The main cast of Les Misérables includes Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Hans Matheson.

Is Les Misérables worth watching?

Les Misérables has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 668 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.