Synopsis
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who, for decades, has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.
Scores
Overall Score
92.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
97.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
97.7%
Review Aggregate
74.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 70% of 253 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, character-driven, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalcharacter-drivengrittyvisually strikingromantichistoricalstylizedrealisticchristmasfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Jackman | 2012 | $4,116,000 | $5,624,000 | (est) |
| Russell Crowe | 2012 | $2,534,000 | $3,462,000 | (est) |
| Anne Hathaway | 2012 | $10,000,000 source | $13,662,893 | reported |
| Amanda Seyfried | 2012 | $1,560,000 | $2,131,000 | (est) |
| Eddie Redmayne | 2012 | $500,000 source | $683,145 | reported |
| Samantha Barks | 2012 | $1,174,000 | $1,604,000 | (est) |
| Helena Bonham Carter | 2012 | $1,054,000 | $1,440,000 | (est) |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | 2012 | $960,000 | $1,312,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score70.0
RT critic review count253
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes357,020
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $148,809,780 | $203,317,210 |
| International | 2012 | $293,489,540 | $400,991,618 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $442,299,300 | $604,308,800 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $191,800,706 | $262,055,252 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $5,261,000 | $7,188,048 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $2,365,000 | $3,231,274 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $8,338,000 | $11,392,120 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $20,600,000 | $28,145,560 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $41,666,738 | $56,928,819 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $270,031,444 | $368,941,073 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $61,000,000 | $83,343,647 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $59,316,000 (est) | $81,042,816 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $40,505,000 | $55,341,548 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $4,419,000 | $6,037,632 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $9,150,000 | $12,501,547 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $174,390,000 | $238,267,191 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $95,641,444 | $130,673,882 |
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