Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. It's due to hit theaters on December 25, and as the day grows nearer, BroadwayWorld will bring you complete coverage of the highly anticipated film - including a complete photo preview below!
Helmed by The King’s Speech’s Academy Award®-winning director,
Tom Hooper, the
Working Title/
Cameron Mackintosh production stars
Hugh Jackman, Oscar® winner
Russell Crowe,
Anne Hathaway,
Amanda Seyfried,
Eddie Redmayne,
Aaron Tveit,
Samantha Barks, with
Helena Bonham Carter and
Sacha Baron Cohen.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
In December 2012, the world’s longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in Tom Hooper’s sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugo’s epic tale. With international superstars and beloved songs—including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and “On My Own”—Les Misérables, the show of shows, is now reborn as the cinematic musical experience of a lifetime.


Russell Crowe

Amanda Seyfried

Hugh Jackman

Isabella Allen

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Director Tom Hooper with Hugh Jackman

Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfriend

Tom Hooper and Daniel Huttlestone

Samantha Barks and Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Samantha Barks

Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman