Les Misérables
“The legend comes to life.”
Synopsis
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
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Les Miserables (1998) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-17
Top Cast
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Liam Neeson
Jean Valjean
Geoffrey Rush
Javert
Uma Thurman
Fantine
Claire Danes
Cosette
Hans Matheson
Marius Pontmercy
Peter Vaughan
Bishop
Reine Brynolfsson
Captain Beauvais
Tim Barlow
Lafitte
Jon Kenny
Thénardier
Gillian Hanna
La Thénardier
Mimi Newman
Young Cosette
Ian Cregg
Feuilly
Lennie James
Enjolras
Shane Hervey
Gavroche
Silvie Koblížková
Eponine
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Bamatabois
Kelly Hunter
Mme. Victurien
Toby Jones
Doorkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.01x
+$96K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Yglesias
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Les Misérables
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Rafael Yglesias, Victor Hugo
Basil Poledouris
Jörgen Persson
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Sarah Radclyffe, James Gorman
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Rafael Yglesias
Screenplay
Bille August
Director
Anna Asp
Production Design
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
James Gorman
Producer
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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?
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
The principal cast of Les Misérables includes Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Hans Matheson.
When was Les Misérables released and how long is it?
Les Misérables was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Les Misérables?
Les Misérables had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $14.1M at the worldwide box office (1.01 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Les Misérables?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Misérables was composed by Basil Poledouris.
Is Les Misérables based on a book or true story?
Les Misérables is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Les Misérables?
Les Misérables holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).