Les Miserables (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Les Miserables is a 2012 drama musical directed by Tom Hooper, starring Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Helena Bonham Carter. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes and earned $442.8 million worldwide on a $61 million budget. It won 3 Oscars, including Actress in a Supporting Role and Makeup and Hairstyling, and 12 awards in all. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 38m (158 min)
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $61M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Les Miserables About?
The premise of Les Miserables without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a former convict seeking redemption, transforms his life and becomes a compassionate mayor. However, his past catches up to him when the relentless Inspector Javert vows to bring him to justice, driven by a rigid sense of order and vengeance. Their decades-long pursuit unfolds against the backdrop of social unrest and revolution, testing their principles and ultimately determining their fates.
Les Miserables Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- france
- french revolution
- rebellion
- parole
- barricade
- prostitution
- battle
- epic
- forgiveness
- dying man
- deathbed
- army
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- corpse
- arrest
- suicide
- sewer
- redemption
- based on stage musical
- based on novel
- based on play
- orphan
- ensemble cast
- factory
- no title at beginning
- paris france
- remake
- santa claus character
- communicating through song
- hair cut
- theft
- church
- bad parenting
- save someone's life
- secret
- making peace with death
- sacrifice
- one sided love
- crush
- terminal illness
- illness
- male protagonist
- epic drama
- costume drama
- shooting a woman
- based on broadway musical
- prostitute
- period drama
- prisoner
- man obsessed with a man
- dramatic music
Les Miserables Cast
Anne Hathaway leads the cast, with Amanda Seyfried and Helena Bonham Carter. Directed by Tom Hooper; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Tom Hooper
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Critics gave Les Miserables 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Les Miserables Plot Summary
What happens in Les Miserables from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1815, convict Jean Valjean is paroled by the prison guard Javert after enduring nineteen years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread and multiple escape attempts. Valjean exhibited remarkable strength and inspired his fellow inmates to perform incredible feats in service of the nation. However, upon his release, he is shunned from every town due to his criminal status. Despite this, he is granted shelter and food by the Bishop of Digne, only to betray this kindness by stealing his silver one night. When the authorities capture him, the Bishop claims it was a gift, leading to Valjean’s release. Touched deeply by the Bishop’s mercy, Valjean breaks his parole and promises to reinvent himself under a new identity, yet this act places him under the threat of recapture.
Full summary
The whole story of Les Miserables, scene by scene
Les Miserables Box Office & Budget
Les Miserables grossed $442.8 million worldwide on a $61 million budget, 7.3 times what it cost. $149.3 million came from the US and Canada and $293.5 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$442.8M
7.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $149.3M
- International
- $293.5M
- Budget
- $61M
Les Miserables Awards & Nominations
Les Miserables won 3 Oscars, including Actress in a Supporting Role and Makeup and Hairstyling, and 12 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2013, with 4 wins from 9 nominations.
12 wins39 nominations8 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2013 4 wins · 9 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Anne Hathaway
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Won Best Production Design
- Won Best Sound
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Hugh Jackman
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Oscars 2013 3 wins · 8 nominations- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Anne Hathaway
- Won Makeup and Hairstyling
- Won Sound Mixing
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Hugh Jackman
- Nominated Best Picture
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Golden Globes 2013 3 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Hugh Jackman
- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Won Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Anne Hathaway
- Nominated Best Original Song
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Critics' Choice 2013 1 win · 11 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actress – Anne Hathaway
- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Actor – Hugh Jackman
- Nominated Best Art Direction
- Nominated Best Cinematography – Danny Cohen
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2013 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Anne Hathaway
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Hugh Jackman
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
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Artios Awards 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Drama
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Saturn Awards 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Anne Hathaway
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DGA Awards 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Tom Hooper
Les Miserables Trailers & Videos
40 videos: 4 trailers, 11 teasers, 5 clips, 8 featurettes and 12 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer International Trailer
- Trailer "On My Own" Trailer
- Trailer 2024 Re-Release Official Trailer
- Teaser TV Spot: "Medley"
How Well Do You Know Les Miserables?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was Jean Valjean's original crime that led to his imprisonment?
Les Miserables Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Les misérables: Nędznicy” and “Bi Navayan”.
- Also known as
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- Les misérables: Nędznicy
- Bi Navayan
- Le Mis
- 레 미제라블
- レ・ミゼラブル デジタルリマスター／リミックス
- Les Misérables
- 悲惨世界
- Los miserables
- Os Miseráveis
- Sefiller
- A nyomorultak
- Отверженные
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- Nędznicy
- Bídníci
- עלובי החיים
- Οι Άθλιοι
- เหยื่ออธรรม
- 레미제라블
- Bedári
- レ・ミゼラブル
- Mizerabilii
- Знедолені
- 悲慘世界
- Клетниците
- Nožēlojamie
- Vargdieniai
- 孤星淚
- Les Miserables, საბრალონი
- بینوایان
- البُؤساء
- Những Người Khốn Khổ
- Els miserables
- Jadnici
- Hüljatud
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Les Miserables FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Les Miserables, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Les Miserables?
Les Miserables runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
When was Les Miserables released?
Les Miserables was released on December 25, 2012.
Who directed Les Miserables?
Les Miserables was directed by Tom Hooper.
More films by Tom Hooper Who is in the cast of Les Miserables?
Les Miserables stars Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Helena Bonham Carter, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Les Miserables make at the box office?
Les Miserables grossed $442.8 million worldwide ($149.3 million domestic, $293.5 million international) on a budget of $61 million.
How is Les Miserables rated?
Les Miserables has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Les Miserables win?
Les Miserables won 12 awards from 39 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2013.
Does Les Miserables have a post-credit scene?
No. Les Miserables has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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