Les Misérables (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1917, Les Misérables is a drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 90 minutes. “"Dante Made a Hell with Poetry "I Have Tried to Make One with Reality" said Victor Hugo of his life's work” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jean Valjean, a good and decent man who has committed a minor crime, is imprisoned but escapes. He is pursued thereafter for years by Javert, the cruel and implacable arm of the law.
Who’s in it. Les Misérables stars William Farnum as Jean Valjean, George Moss as The Bishop, Hardee Kirkland as Javert and Gretchen Hartman as Fantine (as Sonia Markova), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Les Misérables has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Misérables change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les Misérables worth watching?
- Les Misérables holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars William Farnum, George Moss, Hardee Kirkland, Gretchen Hartman and Kittens Reichert.
- When was Les Misérables released?
- Les Misérables was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.