Where to Watch Les Miserables (1978) in the US

What it's about

In late 18th Century (1795) France, in the middle of the French Revolution, the unemployed woodman Jean Valjean is arrested for stealing bread to feed his family and sentenced to five years in prison in Toulon. He tries to escape from prison due to the mistreatment of cruel Javert, increasing his sentence. Nineteen years later he is released but forced to carry ID that labels him a thief, making him unwelcome at inns and many other places but is helped by the kind Bishop Myriel that feeds and shelters him. However he steals his silverware in the dawn but he is arrested by two policemen and brought back to the bishop. The bishop tells that the silver objects were a gift and gives two additional candlesticks to Valjean. When the policemen leave the place, the bishop tells that he has bought his soul and now he should live an honest life. Jean Valjean becomes a well-succeeded businessman with the alias Madeleine, bringing prosperity to a small town by producing black beads that he had learned to make in the prison and then the becomes the major. His life changes when Javert is assigned the chief of police of his town. Javert arrests the beggar Fantine accused of prostitution but Madeleine asks him to release her and brings her home. He learns that she sends money to a couple to raise her daughter Cosette. Meanwhile Javert travels to Paris to denounce Madeleine, but he learns that Jean Valjean is arrested. But Madeleine confesses the truth to the court and releases the man. Now Javert will take him back to Toulon. What will Jean Valjean do ?

Cast and crew

Director

Glenn Jordan

Writer

John Gay, Victor Hugo

Starring

Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Cyril Cusack

Details

Release date

Dec 27, 1978

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 2 nominations total

Where to Watch Les Miserables (1978) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Les Miserables in the United States?

Les Miserables is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on BroadwayHD (HD), fuboTV (HD), and Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Les Miserables or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on BroadwayHD (HD), fuboTV (HD), and Prime Video (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch Les Miserables for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD).