Les Misérables (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, Les Misérables is a drama, crime, romance and history film directed by Bille August, running about 134 minutes. “The legend comes to life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jean Valjean, a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a police officer named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Who’s in it. Les Misérables stars Liam Neeson as Jean Valjean, Geoffrey Rush as Javert, Uma Thurman as Fantine and Claire Danes as Cosette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Les Misérables has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (1998)?
- In US, Les Misérables is available to 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 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Les Misérables?
- Les Misérables stars Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes and Hans Matheson.
- When was Les Misérables released?
- Les Misérables was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.