Les Misérables (2012)

Les Misérables (2012) is a sweeping musical drama set in 19th-century France that weaves a story of redemption, justice, love, and revolution. The film follows Jean Valjean, a former convict who breaks parole and, haunted by the relentless Inspector Javert, tries to remake himself as a compassionate man and guardian to the young Cosette. Their personal struggles unfold against the rising tide of social unrest and the June Rebellion, bringing together doomed romance, streetwise sacrifice, and idealistic youth on the barricades. Seeing the movie, you’ll experience both intimate, heartbreaking character moments and grand, cinematic spectacle. Powerful, emotional vocal performances—from anguished solos like “I Dreamed a Dream” to the stirring ensemble “One Day More”—drive the story, while lush orchestration and dramatic staging amplify every moral turning point. Close, raw acting brings the characters’ pain and hope to the forefront, and large-scale battle and street scenes convey the urgency and chaos of revolution. Expect to be moved by personal sacrifice (Fantine’s tragedy, Eponine’s unrequited love), invested in Valjean’s quest for redemption, and swept up in the tragic beauty of a world torn between despair and the desire for change.

Actors: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway

Director: Tom Hooper

Runtime: 158 min

Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance

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