Les Miserables
1995, French. Directed by Claude Lelouch.
In a time of chaos, in a world of change, he was moved by a book he could not read to become a hero he never imagined.
In WWII France, poor and illiterate Henri Fortin is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables and begins to see parallels between the book and his own life.
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Les Miserables
Les Miserables is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude LelouchDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoHenri Fortin / Jean Valjean
- Michel BoujenahAndré Ziman
- Alessandra MartinesElise Ziman
- Salomé LelouchLa fille Ziman
- Annie GirardotThénardière 1942
- Philippe LéotardThénardier 1942
- Philippe KhorsandJavert
- Ticky HolgadoKind Hoodlum
- RufusThénardier 1830 / 1990
- Nicole CroisilleThénardière 1830 / 1990
- William LeymergieToureiffel
- Jean MaraisMgr Myriel
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1995
- Original title
- Les Misérables
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Lelouch
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What Les Miserables is based on
Les Miserables is based on Les Misérables (1862).
1862
Les Misérables
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Les Miserables: quick answers
Is Les Miserables worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Les Miserables?
Les Miserables runs 175 minutes (2h 55m).
Does Les Miserables have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Les Miserables. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Les Miserables parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Les Miserables on?
Les Miserables is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Les Miserables?
If you liked Les Miserables, try Joan of Arc, De Gaulle: Résistance, The Innocents.
Who directed Les Miserables?
Les Miserables (1995) was directed by Claude Lelouch and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Boujenah, Alessandra Martines.
What is Les Miserables based on?
Les Miserables is based on Les Misérables (1862).