# Les Misérables (1998)

> A hunted former prisoner seeks a life of compassion while an implacable officer and a country in revolt pull him back toward judgment and violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2546

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Bille August
- Cast: Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Hans Matheson, Peter Vaughan, Reine Brynolfsson, Tim Barlow
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119683/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, melancholic, passionate, historical drama night, literary adaptation viewing

## Synopsis

A tale of redemption and relentless pursuit unfolds against the backdrop of revolutionary France.

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- [The Emperor of Paris (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/327947)

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