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Les Misérables
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tom Hooper. With Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAn 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…
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Release snapshot for Les Misérables.
MoviHero lists December 18, 2012 as the release date for Les Misérables. Tom Hooper is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 18, 2012
GenresDrama · History
Runtime2h 38m
DirectorTom Hooper
CastHugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Les Misérables runs 2h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 5,740 votes. Updated Nov 6, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
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“You know nothing to Javert. I was born inside a jail. I was.”
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