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10 Best Movies Like Les Misérables

If you loved Les Misérables, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Firebrand

Firebrand

2024★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Les Misérables for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fi...

#2
Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

2014★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Les Misérables for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequite...

#3
The Last Rifleman

The Last Rifleman

2023★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Les Misérables for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding...

#4
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Les Misérables for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#5
Fanny Lye Deliver'd

Fanny Lye Deliver'd

2019★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Les Misérables for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

On an isolated English farm in 1657, Fanny lives a quiet life with her oppressive husband John and their young son. One day their life is rocked with the arrival of young couple Th...

#6
Les Misérables

Les Misérables

2012★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Les Misérables for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relent...

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