Les Misérables
Synopsis
After enduring 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean emerges a hardened man. He seeks redemption by reinventing himself as a respected dignitary under a new identity. He promises Fantine, a dying factory worker, to rescue and protect her daughter Cosette, who is being exploited and mistreated by the deceitful Thénardier family. As Valjean raises Cosette as his own, he is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Admist the social unrest shaking France, the fates of Valjean, Cosette, her lover Marius, and Javert become intertwined in a turbulent, revolutionary Paris. Through struggles, sacrifices, and a deep yearning for justice, Valjean strives to complete his journey of redemption and offer Cosette a future of love and freedom.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-01
Top Cast
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Vincent Lindon
Jean Valjean
Tahar Rahim
Inspecteur Javert
Camille Cottin
Mme Thénardier
Benjamin Lavernhe
M. Thénardier
Noémie Merlant
Fantine
Vassili Schneider
Marius
Megan Northam
Cosette
Marie Colomb
Éponine
Louis Peres
Jean Valjean jeune
Frédéric Pierrot
Abbé Myriel
Léonard Signoret
Gavroche
Myriam Boyer
Mme Magloire
Joaquim Fossi
Enjolras
Jean Chevalier
Courfeyrac
Juliette Gasquet
Louise
Didier Flamand
Gillenormand
Giulia Sagner
Cosette enfant
Ninon Veys
Éponyme enfant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Cavayé
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Cavayé
- Original Score
- Christophe Julien
- Original Title
- Les Misérables
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Budget
- $30.7M
- Production Studios
- Curiosa Films, Eskwad, StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Cavayé
Fred Cavayé, Victor Hugo
Christophe Julien
Denis Rouden
Olivier Delbosc, Richard Grandpierre, Frédéric Doniguian
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Cavayé
Director
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Richard Grandpierre
Producer
Fred Cavayé
Screenplay
Denis Rouden
Director of Photography
Pierre Quefféléan
Production Design
Pierre-Jean Larroque
Costume Design
Christophe Julien
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Misérables
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Les Misérables about?
After enduring 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean emerges a hardened man. He seeks redemption by reinventing himself as a respected dignitary under a new identity. He promises Fantine, a dying factory worker, to rescue and protect her daughter Cosette, who is being exploited and mistreated by the deceitful Thénardier family. As Valjean raises Cosette as his own, he is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Admist the social unrest shaking France, the fates of Valjean, Cosette, her lover Marius, and Javert become intertwined in a turbulent, revolutionary Paris. Through struggles, sacrifices, and a deep yearning for justice, Valjean strives to complete his journey of redemption and offer Cosette a future of love and freedom.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Fred Cavayé.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
The principal cast of Les Misérables includes Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim, Camille Cottin, Benjamin Lavernhe, Noémie Merlant.
When was Les Misérables released and how long is it?
Les Misérables was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Les Misérables?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Misérables was composed by Christophe Julien.
Is Les Misérables based on a book or true story?
Les Misérables is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Victor Hugo".