Release Date: 12/25/12
Genre: Drama, Music/Performing Arts
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 158 min
Director: Tom Hooper
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter

Synopsis: 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.

Academy Award Winner: Best Supporting Actress
Academy Award Winner: Best Sound Mixing
Academy Award Winner: Best Makeup & Hairstyling