“Les Misérables” (2012) is a musical drama film directed by Tom Hooper, based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo. Set in 19th-century France, the story follows several characters whose lives are intertwined by the themes of justice, redemption, and love.

The central character, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), is a former convict who is released from prison after serving 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s starving children. After being shown kindness by a bishop, Valjean breaks his parole and changes his identity, becoming a successful businessman and adopting a young girl named Cosette (Isabelle Allen, later played by Amanda Seyfried).

Meanwhile, Javert (Russell Crowe), a relentless police inspector, is determined to track down Valjean and bring him back to prison. The story also follows Fantine (Anne Hathaway), a poor woman who sacrifices everything for her daughter Cosette, and Marius (Eddie Redmayne), a revolutionary student who falls in love with Cosette.

Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, the film explores themes of poverty, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom, culminating in a dramatic and emotional conclusion. The movie features powerful musical numbers and examines the complexities of human nature, the consequences of societal injustice, and the power of love and redemption.