Léon: The Professional
Directed by Luc BessonAfter her father, step-mother, step-sister and little brother are killed by her father's employers, the 12-year-old daughter of an abject drug dealer manages to take refuge in the apartment of a professional hitman who at her request teaches her the methods of his job so she can take her revenge on the corrupt DEA agent who ruined her life by killing her beloved brother.
- Oʂɯαʅԃσ RσყҽƚƚFebruary 6, 2026Leon is one of the most emotionally intense movies ever made. French director Luc Besson uses everything: actors, music, camera angles, lighting to create an unique experience - "It's not realism, it's not naturalism - it's heightened reality" as Gary Oldman very well put it.
- JakeysDecember 26, 2025A great movie, though very difficult and uncomfortable to watch the longer international version. Natalie Portman is amazing in it, can see why she became a star. I think Jean Reno is solely responsible for saving this movie from tipping over the edge to disgusting, this could have been Besson at his very worst.
- Nishant AroraOctober 27, 2025A stylish, dark fairytale of a hitman and his young apprentice. A masterclass in mood, yet structurally complex. The Good Jean Reno delivers a beautifully restrained and layered performance as Léon, conveying deep emotion through stillness. Gary Oldman’s corrupt DEA agent is wonderfully unhinged, providing a truly memorable, over-the-top antagonist. Director Luc Besson creates an intoxicating, almost fairy-tale atmosphere in the gritty urban setting, highlighted by the lush, moody cinematography. The Bad The central relationship involving the young Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is highly problematic, bordering on uncomfortable, despite intentions. The script relies heavily on genre archetypes, occasionally sacrificing nuance for dramatic impact. Furthermore, the film's tone shifts abruptly between stylized action and maudlin sentimentality, which can feel jarring. A flawed but undeniably magnetic piece of 90s action cinema, propelled by two iconic performances. See it for the atmosphere and the acting clashes!
Léon: The Professional Trivia
Léon: The Professional was released on September 14, 1994.
Léon: The Professional was directed by Luc Besson.
Léon: The Professional has a runtime of 1h 49m.
Léon: The Professional was produced by Patrice Ledoux.
After her father, step-mother, step-sister and little brother are killed by her father's employers, the 12-year-old daughter of an abject drug dealer manages to take refuge in the apartment of a professional hitman who at her request teaches her the methods of his job so she can take her revenge on the corrupt DEA agent who ruined her life by killing her beloved brother.
The key characters in Léon: The Professional are Léon Montana (Jean Reno), Mathilda Lando (Natalie Portman), Norman Stansfield (Gary Oldman).
Léon: The Professional is rated R.
Léon: The Professional is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
Léon: The Professional has an audience rating of 9.5 out of 10.
Léon: The Professional had a budget of $16M.
Léon: The Professional has made $45.3M at the box office.