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.
Directed by Tom Hooper
rebellion
army
robbery
france
based on novel or book
love triangle
love at first sight
brothel
mayor
french revolution
musical
arrest
based on play or musical
barricade
wedding
prostitution
falling in love
corpse
parole
convict
forced prostitution
police inspector
girl disguised as boy
historical drama
19th century
out of wedlock child
historical romance
death of a child
abusive family
inspirational
corrupt businessman
indifferent
powerful
Rank
#60 in 2012·#3136 overall
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Cast
Hugh Jackman
Jean Valjean
Russell Crowe
Javert
Amanda Seyfried
Cosette
Anne Hathaway
Fantine
Eddie Redmayne
Marius Pontmercy
Sacha Baron Cohen
Monsieur Thénardier
Helena Bonham Carter
Madame Thénardier
Aaron Tveit
Enjolras
Samantha Barks
Éponine Thénardier
Daniel Huttlestone
Gavroche
Fra Fee
Courfeyrac
Hugh Skinner
Joly
Crew
Tom Hooper
Director
William Nicholson
Screenplay
Alain Boublil
Writer
Claude-Michel Schönberg
Original Music Composer
Chris Dickens
Editor
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Tim Bevan
Producer
Cameron Mackintosh
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Liza Chasin
Executive Producer
Debra Hayward
Producer
Nina Gold
Casting
Popular Reviews
3059 reviews
Will
10.0★ · 11/03/24
fact: french people have british accents
fact: french people have british accents
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mika
8.0★ · 03/31/26
imagine being hunted for years because you stole a piece of bread.
imagine being hunted for years because you stole a piece of bread.
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johana
8.0★ · 03/30/26
javert is like that lint you have on your clothes that you just can never get out.
javert is like that lint you have on your clothes that you just can never get out.
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Laura
5.0★ · 03/01/26
Vidste godt at det var en gennemkomponeret musical, men hold fast jeg kørte død i al sangen. Det blev mega langtrukkent. I det mindste kunne jeg kigge på Aaron Tveit og Bertie Carvel.
Vidste godt at det var en gennemkomponeret musical, men hold fast jeg kørte død i al sangen. Det blev mega langtrukkent. I det mindste kunne jeg kigge på Aaron Tveit og Bertie Carvel.
1
kaitlin b
7.0★ · 12/16/25
with peace and love who thought hugh jackman should be singing for that long 💔💔💔 needed more amanda seyfried that’s my girl
with peace and love who thought hugh jackman should be singing for that long 💔💔💔 needed more amanda seyfried that’s my girl
