Les Misérables

1h 44m · 2019 · Directed by Ladj Ly · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

Les Misérables (2019) runs 1h 44m, directed by Ladj Ly. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)