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Les Misérables

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
327K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
889
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  • Drama
  • Musical
  • Romance
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision cha... Read allIn 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
327K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
889
175
  • Director
    • Tom Hooper
  • Writers
    • William Nicholson(screenplay by)
    • Alain Boublil(screenplay by)
    • Claude-Michel Schönberg(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Russell Crowe
    • Anne Hathaway
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Hooper
  • Writers
    • William Nicholson(screenplay by)
    • Alain Boublil(screenplay by)
    • Claude-Michel Schönberg(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Russell Crowe
    • Anne Hathaway
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    • 1KUser reviews
    • 498Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 85 wins & 177 nominations total

    Videos6

    Winner: Best Supporting Actress
    Trailer 1:32
    Winner: Best Supporting Actress
    U.S. Version #2
    Trailer 2:34
    U.S. Version #2
    Teaser
    Trailer 1:37
    Teaser
    What Roles Has Hugh Jackman Been Considered For?
    Clip 4:16
    What Roles Has Hugh Jackman Been Considered For?
    Live Singing
    Featurette 4:37
    Live Singing
    "Medley" TV Spot
    Promo 0:30
    "Medley" TV Spot

    Photos587

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    Cavin Cornwall and Hugh Jackman in Les Misérables (2012)
    Hugh Jackman in Les Misérables (2012)
    Helena Bonham Carter in Les Misérables (2012)
    Hugh Jackman in Les Misérables (2012)
    Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne in Les Misérables (2012)
    Russell Crowe in Les Misérables (2012)
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    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Jean Valjeanas Jean Valjean
    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Javertas Javert
    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Fantineas Fantine
    Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried
    • Cosetteas Cosette
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    • Thénardieras Thénardier
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Madame Thénardieras Madame Thénardier
    Eddie Redmayne
    Eddie Redmayne
    • Mariusas Marius
    Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit
    • Enjolrasas Enjolras
    Samantha Barks
    Samantha Barks
    • Éponineas Éponine
    Daniel Huttlestone
    Daniel Huttlestone
    • Gavrocheas Gavroche
    Cavin Cornwall
    Cavin Cornwall
    • Convict 1as Convict 1
    Josef Altin
    Josef Altin
    • Convict 2as Convict 2
    Dave Hawley
    • Convict 3as Convict 3
    • (as David Hawley)
    Adam Jones
    • Convict 4as Convict 4
    John Barr
    • Convict 5as Convict 5
    Tony Rohr
    Tony Rohr
    • Overseeras Overseer
    Richard Dixon
    Richard Dixon
    • Mairie Officeras Mairie Officer
    Andy Beckwith
    Andy Beckwith
    • Innkeeperas Innkeeper
    • Director
      • Tom Hooper
    • Writers
      • William Nicholson(screenplay by)
      • Alain Boublil(screenplay by) (based on: the original stage musical "Les Misérables")
      • Claude-Michel Schönberg(screenplay by) (based on: the original stage musical "Les Misérables")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Fantine's assault by a rejected customer is based on an actual incident from Victor Hugo's life that resulted in Fantine's creation: he was on his way to his editor's office when he encountered a young man harassing a prostitute. When she rejected his advances, he shoved a handful of snow down her dress and shoved her to the ground. When she defended herself with her fists, he immediately called the police to arrest his "assailant". Hugo was a minor celebrity at the time, and spoke up on the woman's behalf when the police arrived, and was able to have her set free. Hugo said he was horrified by the unfairness of the woman's situation, and began to imagine that she might have children depending on her, and thus Fantine appeared in his mind.
    • Goofs
      The calf seen wandering in the barricades scene is a whitefaced Hereford poll. That breed did not exist before the 1880, and did not reach France until the 20th century.
    • Quotes

      Jean Valjean: To love another person is to see the face of God.

    • Crazy credits
      The film opens without any opening credits. The title of the film is stated just before the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.189 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Look Down
      Written by Herbert Kretzmer, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Alain Boublil

      Performed by Daniel Huttlestone, Eddie Redmayne, Killian Donnelly, Fra Fee, Aaron Tveit & Chorus

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    Review
    Top review
    It's a joy.
    Jean Valjean: "I stole a loaf of bread. My sister's child was close to death, and we were starving." Javert: "And you will starve again unless you learn the meaning of the law!"

    Just as I stood at the end of the stage production of Les Miserables, I stood in my home after watching a screener copy. I was, however, concerned that I would have nothing "critical' to say about director Tom Hooper's lush film version, filled with first-rate actors believable crowds, and singing befitting non-opera types in a people's opera.

    Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), mayor of Paris in the first part of the 19th century, promises dying prostitute Fantine (Anne Hathaway) to take care of her daughter, Cosette (Amanda Seyfried). He has been eluding the tireless policeman, Javert (Russell Crowe), after breaking parole for the crime of stealing a loaf of bread, for which he served 19 years. It's not so much the melodrama that grabs me as the inspired music that has discernibly distinct and luscious melodies and a book that straightforwardly tells story and reveals character.

    Jackman, Hathaway, and Crowe are competent singers, and the better for not being opera stars, who would have compromised the Everyman feel of the musical. For an almost three hour show, Hooper and writer Claude-Michel Schonberg keep the action moving from Javert and Valjean in a battle of wits and the youths fomenting a revolution right outside the windows.

    For comic relief, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thénardier and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thénardier run a comical whore house and do quite well as pickpockets. At times, their antics are so opposite the grand action outside as to be almost irritating. Les Mis was a thrill on stage; it is a joy on screen as the 19th century comes alive with the poor struggling against the rich and the noble, poor or rich, miserable.
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    • jdesando
    • Dec 18, 2012

    FAQ20

    • What is "Les Misérables" about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official YouTube
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Les Miz
    • Filming locations
      • Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Working Title Films
      • Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $61,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $148,809,770
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,281,735
      • Dec 30, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $442,299,309
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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