An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set 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.

Directed by

Tom Hooper

Written by

William Nicholson, Herbert Kretzmer, Alain Boublil

Genres

History, Drama

Released

December 18, 2012

Runtime

2h 38m

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Studios

Universal Pictures, Working Title, Cameron Mackintosh, Relativity Media, Working Title Films

Budget

$61,000,000

Box office

$442,636,309