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Les Misérables (1998)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
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Overview

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.


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Bias Dimensions


Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low

Christianity: Positive

Overview

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
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Prime Video logoPrime Video
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's central narrative is a profound critique of systemic social injustice and a rigid legal system, advocating for compassion and human dignity, which aligns with progressive values despite individual acts of redemption.

The film 'Les Misérables' (1998) features traditional casting that aligns with the historical setting of 19th-century France, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores themes of social injustice and human morality, but does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center modern DEI themes.

Secondary

The film portrays Christianity as a profound source of mercy, forgiveness, and transformative love, exemplified by Bishop Myriel's compassion and Jean Valjean's spiritual redemption. It affirms the dignity and moral power of the faith's core tenets, contrasting them with rigid societal legalism.

Bille August's film adaptation of Les Misérables does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the struggles of its main characters within 19th-century France, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" maintains the canonical genders of all its established characters from the original novel. There are no instances where a character's gender was altered.

The 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel features a cast whose racial portrayals align with the established races of the characters in the source material. No major character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.4
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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7.5
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6.5

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