Les Misérables (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Les Misérables is a notable film directed by Michiko Namiki, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. This feature drama, produced to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Fuji TV, is an adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic masterpiece Les Miserables set in the 1990s in Japan. In Kobe in 1993, Jun Baba gets taken to a juvenile prison due to a killing of a man who cheated his mother out of all her money in self-defense. One day, he hears that his younger brother, who has been desperately ill, is in a critical condition and breaks out. However, he finds out his brother is already dead. In the depth of despair, he tries to kill himself but is saved by a man who runs a self-support facility. He begins to live at the place, and befriends with Takumi Watanabe aspiring to be a lawyer. In 1995, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake hits and their friendship comes to an end. Crushed under the debris, Takumi persuades Jun to live his life instead. Jun swears to live on assuming Takumi's identity.
Who’s in it. Les Misérables stars Dean Fujioka as Baba Jun, Arata Iura as Saito Ryousuke, Mizuki Yamamoto as Fuwa Yui and Ryo Yoshizawa as Baba Jun (Young), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Misérables page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Misérables (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Misérables change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars Dean Fujioka, Arata Iura, Mizuki Yamamoto, Ryo Yoshizawa and Nijiro Murakami.
- When was Les Misérables released?
- Les Misérables was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.