
Les Misérables
Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.
Directed by Tom Hooper
Produced by Universal Pictures, Working Title Films
An epic, emotionally sweeping musical drama about redemption, sacrifice, and social justice set against the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century France.
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.
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Is Les Misérables one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.
Is Les Misérables sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Les Misérables end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Les Misérables violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Is Les Misérables easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Les Misérables scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































