Les Misérables
Teens

Les Misérables

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1998 · 134 min

Les Misérables

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, tries to escape his past and a relentless inspector, Javert. Their intertwined lives are set against a backdrop of poverty and revolution, as Valjean seeks redemption and cares for a young girl.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

5/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • The film portrays significant suffering
  • Some tragic events occur
  • Themes of injustice and revolution

Models well

  • Redemption and forgiveness
  • Compassion and self-sacrifice
  • Justice and social inequality
  • Endurance in hardship

Talk about it after

  • The meaning of justice vs. mercy
  • The impact of poverty on choices
  • The importance of compassion
  • Standing up for what is right
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Cast & crew

Les Miserables (1998) - Trailer