Les Misérables (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, Les Misérables is a drama and history film directed by Robert Hossein, running about 220 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Jean Valjean, a Frenchman convicted of minor crimes, who is hounded for years by an unforgiving and unrelenting police inspector, Javert.
Who’s in it. Les Misérables stars Lino Ventura as Jean Valjean, Michel Bouquet as Javert, Évelyne Bouix as Fantine and Jean Carmet as Thénardier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Les Misérables has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1982)?
- In US, Les Misérables is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 6.9 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 Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars Lino Ventura, Michel Bouquet, Évelyne Bouix, Jean Carmet and Christiane Jean.
- When was Les Misérables released?
- Les Misérables was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 220 minutes.