Les Misérables
The legend comes to life.
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.
- Director
- Bille August
- Signature
- Drama · Tension · Craft
- Worldwide
- $14M
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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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Box Office & Release
Les Misérables returned 1.0× its budget worldwide.
- Budget
- $14M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
- —
- International gross
- —
- Worldwide gross
- $14M
- Release date
- May 1, 1998
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- MPAA rating
- —
- Language
- English
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
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