Les Misérables (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, Les Misérables is a drama, romance, tv movie and history film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 150 minutes. “A classic tale of one man's search for freedom and another's quest for revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jean Valjean, convicted of stealing bread, is hounded for decades by the relentless and cruel policeman Javert.
Who’s in it. Les Misérables stars Richard Jordan as Jean Valjean, Anthony Perkins as Javert, Caroline Langrishe as Cosette and Ian Holm as Thénardier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Les Misérables has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (1978)?
- In US, Les Misérables is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Les Misérables worth watching?
- Les Misérables holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Caroline Langrishe, Ian Holm and Claude Dauphin.
- When was Les Misérables released?
- Les Misérables was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.