In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past.

Based on the original stage musical Boublil and Schönberg's Les Misérables, from the novel by Victor Hugo, produced for the stage by Cameron Mackintosh. Title from end credits. Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.

Special features: The stars of Les misérables -- Creating the perfect Paris -- The original masterwork : Victor Hugo's Les misérables -- Optional audio feature commentary with director Tom Hooper.