
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorBille August
WriterRafael Yglesias
Cast

Liam Neeson
Jean Valjean

Geoffrey Rush
Javert

Uma Thurman
Fantine

Claire Danes
Cosette

Hans Matheson
Marius

Peter Vaughan
Bishop

Reine Brynolfsson
Captain Beauvais
Tim Barlow
Lafitte

Jon Kenny
Thénardier
Gillian Hanna
La Thénardier
Mimi Newman
Cosette as Child
Ian Cregg
Feuilly

Lennie James
Enjolras
Shane Hervey
Gavroche

Silvie Koblížková
Eponine

Julian Rhind-Tutt
Bamatabois

Kelly Hunter
Mme. Victurien

Toby Jones
Doorkeeper

Alex Norton
General

Edward Tudor-Pole
Landlord
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Keywords
prisonerparis, francebased on novel or bookfalsely accusedblackmailfrench revolutionmotherly love19th centuryaltruism
Details
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$14M
TMDb Votes
677
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026









