Les Misérables (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1935, Les Misérables is a drama, romance and history film directed by Richard Boleslawski, running about 108 minutes. “The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In early nineteenth-century France Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who failed to report to parole, is relentlessly pursued over a twenty-year period by Javert, an obsessive policeman.
Who’s in it. Les Misérables stars Fredric March as Jean Valjean / Champmathieu, Charles Laughton as Inspector Emile Javert, Cedric Hardwicke as Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke) and Rochelle Hudson as Cosette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Les Misérables has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1935)?
- In US, Les Misérables is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Rochelle Hudson and Florence Eldridge.
- When was Les Misérables released?
- Les Misérables was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.