Les Misérables (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, Les Misérables is a drama and history film directed by Tom Hooper, running about 158 minutes. “Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean seeks redemption.
Who’s in it. Les Misérables stars Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Les Misérables has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $441.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Misérables page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Misérables tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Misérables (2012)?
- In US, Les Misérables is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Les Misérables worth watching?
- Les Misérables holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Sacha Baron Cohen.
- When was Les Misérables released?
- Les Misérables was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.