Les Misérables Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 16, 2013

Les Misérables

Release Date: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 Theaters

Director: Tom Hooper

Starring: Hugh Jackman • Russell Crowe • Anne Hathaway • Eddie Redmayne • Amanda Seyfried

PG-13 Musical 2 hrs, 39 m

4.35 / 5.0

64% WILL SEE 36% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.

Musical Adaptation Based on Play

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Who stars in Les Misérables – Cast List

Hugh Jackman
... Jean Valjean

The Death of Robin Hood, Song Sung Blue
Russell Crowe
... Inspector Javert

Nuremberg, Bear Country
Anne Hathaway
... Fantine

The Odyssey, The Devil Wears Prada 2
Eddie Redmayne
... Marius

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Amanda Seyfried
... Cosette

The Housemaid, The Testament of Ann Lee
Samantha Barks
... Eponine

The Christmas Candle, Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical
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Aaron Tveit
... Enjoiras

Better Off Single
Sacha Baron Cohen
Madagascar (20th Anniversary), The Dictator
Isabelle Allen
... Young Cosette

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Who is making Les Misérables – Crew List

A look at Les Misérables behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tom Hooper last helmed Cats and The Danish Girl.

Director: Tom Hooper
Screenwriter: Bill Nicholson
Producers: Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Debra Hayward
Cameron Mackintosh

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Universal Pictures
Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Les Misérables

Key Facts

The film adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2012

Completed

Changed Les Misérables movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Oct 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to begin production in February.

Mar 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements
Runtime: 2 hrs, 39 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Les Misérables Trailers and Clips

Les Misérables

Video Clip: Featurette: Original Song

Extended First Look

Theatrical Teaser #1

TV Spot: Medley

TV Spot: Dream

International Trailer

Les Misérables Release Date: When was the film released?

Les Misérables was released in nationwide movie theaters on Tuesday, December 25 , 2012. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Django Unchained, Parental Guidance and West of Memphis.