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Les Misérables
In 19th-century France, an ex-convict who breaks his parole to remake his life is hunted for years by a relentless policeman, as revolution stirs in the streets of Paris. A grand screen adaptation of the beloved stage musical from Victor Hugo's novel.
Why it’s here
A French history and revolution musical rooted in Victor Hugo's national epic.
- Runtime
- 158 min
- Genre
- History · Drama
- Mood
- thoughtful · dark · uplifting
- Entry
- some context
- Best for
- character-driven drama
Content notes: sexual content Non-exhaustive