

Les Misérables
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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 is a 1998 crime drama that brings Victor Hugo's classic novel to the screen, following Jean Valjean as he flees a relentless policeman through 19th-century France and the chaos of student revolution. The film explores themes of redemption, justice, and the human cost of obsessive pursuit across decades of French history.
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Liam NeesonJean Valjean
Geoffrey RushJavert
Uma ThurmanFantine
Claire DanesCosette
Hans MathesonMarius Pontmercy
Peter VaughanBishop
Reine BrynolfssonCaptain Beauvais- Tim BarlowLafitte
Jon KennyThénardier- Gillian HannaLa Thénardier
- Mimi NewmanYoung Cosette
- Ian CreggFeuilly
Lennie JamesEnjolras- Shane HerveyGavroche
Silvie KoblížkováEponine

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Les Misérables — frequently asked
When was Les Misérables released?
Les Misérables was released on May 1, 1998.
What is the plot about?
The film follows Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, as he evades the relentless policeman Javert while becoming entangled in the student revolutions of 19th-century France.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic 1862 novel of the same name.
Where can I watch it?
Les Misérables was released theatrically in 1998 and is available through various streaming and rental platforms; availability varies by region and service.














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