Léon: The Professional
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Léon: The Professional

If you want the job done right, hire a professional.

8.3 / 10 1994 1h 51mR French
CrimeDramaAction

Storyline

Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

Cast & Crew

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Léon Montana

Lead
Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

Mathilda Lando

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Norman Stansfield

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Tony

Peter Appel

Peter Appel

Malky

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Mathilda's Father

Ellen Greene

Ellen Greene

Mathilda's Mother

Elizabeth Regen

Elizabeth Regen

Mathilda's Sister

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Luc Besson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Léon: The Professional is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker