Les Misérables (1998)

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The legend comes to life.

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.

• Released: 1998-05-01
• Genres: Crime, Drama, History, Romance
• Runtime: 2h 14m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 710 votes

Directed by Bille August.

Top cast

• Liam Neeson as Jean Valjean
• Geoffrey Rush as Javert
• Uma Thurman as Fantine
• Claire Danes as Cosette
• Hans Matheson as Marius Pontmercy
• Peter Vaughan as Bishop
• Reine Brynolfsson as Captain Beauvais
• Tim Barlow as Lafitte
• Jon Kenny as Thénardier
• Gillian Hanna as La Thénardier

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Where to watch Les Misérables

• United States: stream on Howdy Amazon Channel; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube
• India: rent on Amazon Video
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV

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