TV series
Les Misérables
2000, French, on TF1. Created by Josée Dayan.
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 25 September 2000
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Josée DayanCreator
- Gérard DepardieuJean Valjean · 4 ep
- John MalkovichJavert · 4 ep
- Christian ClavierThénardier · 4 ep
- Asia ArgentoÉponine Thénardier · 4 ep
- Charlotte GainsbourgFantine · 4 ep
- Jeanne MoreauMère Innocente · 4 ep
- Veronica FerresMadame Thénardier · 4 ep
- Virginie LedoyenCosette · 4 ep
- Enrico Lo VersoMarius · 4 ep
- Giovanna MezzogiornoSoeur Simplice · 4 ep
- Vadim GlownaFauchelevent · 4 ep
- Steffen WinkEnjolras · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 September 2000
- Last aired
- 25 September 2000
- Network
- TF1
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Miniseries
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Les Misérables: quick answers
Is Les Misérables worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Les Misérables are there?
Les Misérables has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is Les Misérables finished?
Yes. Les Misérables ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Les Misérables suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Les Misérables yet.
What shows are like Les Misérables?
If you liked Les Misérables, try Restless, Pearson, The Winds of War.
Who created Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was created by Josée Dayan and stars Gérard Depardieu, John Malkovich, Christian Clavier.