# Les Misérables (2012)

> A grand, sorrowful musical epic follows an escaped convict seeking redemption while a merciless policeman and a rising rebellion close in around him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/58682

## Facts

- Runtime: 158 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Tom Hooper
- Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Aaron Tveit
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, fervent, romantic, musical movie night, historical drama evening

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of redemption and resilience set against the backdrop of revolution.

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