Les Misérables

Les Misérables

The legend comes to life.

Directed by Bille August

Produced by Mandalay Entertainment

1998134 min7.2 / 10

An epic historical drama about redemption, justice, and moral transformation set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, driven by the relentless pursuit between a fugitive and his pursuer.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Les Misérables sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Les Misérables one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 86% of films.

  • Does Les Misérables end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Les Misérables violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Les Misérables easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Les Misérables scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Les Misérables, and what each one shares →

Like Les Misérables

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Les Misérables

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Les Misérables, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Les Misérables, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Les Misérables, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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