Les Misérables
Synopsis
Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.
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LES MISÉRABLES (2019) | Official Trailer | Altitude FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-06
Top Cast
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Damien Bonnard
Stéphane
Alexis Manenti
Chris
Djebril Zonga
Gwada
Steve Tientcheu
The Mayor
Jeanne Balibar
The Comissioner
Issa Perica
Issa
Al-Hassan Ly
Buzz
Almamy Kanoute
Salah
Nizar Ben Fatma
'La Pince'
Raymond Lopez
Zorro
Luciano Lopez
Luciano
Jaihson Lopez
Jaihson
Diego Lopez
Diego
Sana Joachaim
Bintou
Lucas Omiri
Slim
Rocco Lopez
Rocco
Omar Soumare
Macha
Ly Lan Chapiron
Ly Lan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 91 DaysCannes Film Festival Week
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 8, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
21.84x
+$52.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ladj Ly
- Screenplay & Story
- Giordano Gederlini, Ladj Ly, Alexis Manenti
- Original Score
- Pink Noise
- Original Title
- Les Misérables
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Bambara
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $54.6M
- Production Studios
- Srab Films, Rectangle Productions, Lyly Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ladj Ly
Giordano Gederlini, Ladj Ly, Alexis Manenti
Pink Noise
Julien Poupard
Flora Volpelière
Christophe Barral, Toufik Ayadi
Department Leadership Roster
Marine Galliano
Costume Design
Pink Noise
Original Music Composer
Ladj Ly
Director
Giordano Gederlini
Writer
Ladj Ly
Writer
Alexis Manenti
Writer
Flora Volpelière
Editor
Julien Poupard
Director of Photography
Christophe Barral
Producer
Toufik Ayadi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Ladj Ly.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
The principal cast of Les Misérables includes Damien Bonnard, Alexis Manenti, Djebril Zonga, Steve Tientcheu, Jeanne Balibar.
When was Les Misérables released and how long is it?
Les Misérables was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Les Misérables?
Les Misérables had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $54.6M at the worldwide box office (21.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Les Misérables?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Misérables was composed by Pink Noise.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Les Misérables?
Les Misérables holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).