Les Misérables

What it’s about

After nineteen years in prison for stealing bread, Jean Valjean breaks parole and builds a respectable life under a false name, rising to mayor. He adopts Cosette, the daughter of a dying worker, Fantine, rescuing her from the abusive Thénardiers. But his past catches up when Inspector Javert, who believes a criminal can never change, dedicates himself to exposing Valjean. As revolutionary unrest grows in Paris, Valjean must protect Cosette and evade the relentless pursuit that threatens everything he has rebuilt.

What hooks you

Vincent Lindon plays Valjean and Tahar Rahim plays Javert in this adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel, directed and co-written by Fred Cavayé. The film also features Noémie Merlant as Fantine and Camille Cottin as Madame Thénardier.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who appreciate grand historical dramas where personal struggles unfold against a backdrop of social upheaval. It will also appeal to those drawn to stories of moral conflict, relentless pursuit, and the possibility of redemption.