Léon: The Professional (1994)

Overview

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.

French
Rated R
🏃Action
🕵Crime
🎭Drama

Released

14th September 1994

32 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 51 minutes

Finishes at 12:35pm

Budget

$16,000,000 ($35,692,800 today)

Revenue $20,330,788

Directed by

Luc Besson

Written by

Luc Besson

Ratings and awards

5 wins & 16 nominations total

8.5/10
76%
64%
83%
77%

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Léon: The Professional

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