Les Miserables (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1995, Les Miserables is a drama and history film directed by Claude Lelouch, running about 175 minutes. “In a time of chaos, in a world of change, he was moved by a book he could not read to become a hero he never imagined.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In France during World War II, a poor and illiterate man, Henri Fortin (Jean-Paul Belmondo), is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables and begins to see parallels between the book and his own life.
Who’s in it. Les Miserables stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Henri Fortin / Jean Valjean, Michel Boujenah as André Ziman, Alessandra Martines as Elise Ziman and Salomé Lelouch as La fille Ziman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Les Miserables has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Miserables page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Miserables tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Miserables (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Miserables change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les Miserables worth watching?
- Les Miserables holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Miserables?
- Les Miserables stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Boujenah, Alessandra Martines, Salomé Lelouch and Annie Girardot.
- When was Les Miserables released?
- Les Miserables was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.