Les Miserables (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1952, Les Miserables is a drama, adventure, romance and history film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 105 minutes. “Victor Hugo's Immortal Classic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jean Valjean, a Frenchman of good character, has nevertheless been convicted for the minor crime of stealing bread. A minor infraction leads to his pursuit by the relentless policeman Javert, a pursuit that consumes both men's lives for many years.
Who’s in it. Les Miserables stars Michael Rennie as Jean Valjean, Debra Paget as Cosette, Robert Newton as Etienne Javert and Edmund Gwenn as Bishop Courbet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Les Miserables has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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 (1952)?
- In US, Les Miserables is available to 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 Miserables worth watching?
- Les Miserables holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Miserables?
- Les Miserables stars Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Robert Newton, Edmund Gwenn and Sylvia Sidney.
- When was Les Miserables released?
- Les Miserables was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.