Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young daughter, Cossette, their lives change forever.

LES MISÉRABLES is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year.

In December 2012, the world's longest-running musical brings its power to the big screen in The King's Speech's Academy Award-Winning director, Tom Hooper's, sweeping and spectacular interpretation of Victor Hugo's epic tale. the Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh production with international superstars and beloved songs - including "I Dreamed a Dream," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More" and "On My Own" - LES MISÉRABLES, the show of shows, is now reborn as the cinematic musical experience of a lifetime.