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Léon: The Professional
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Directed by Luc Besson. With Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLéon, 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 t…
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Release snapshot for Léon: The Professional.
MoviHero lists September 14, 1994 as the release date for Léon: The Professional. Luc Besson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jean Reno as Léon Montana, Natalie Portman as Mathilda Lando, Gary Oldman as Norman Stansfield, Danny Aiello as Old Tony. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 14, 1994
GenresDrama · Crime · Action
Runtime1h 51m
DirectorLuc Besson
CastJean Reno as Léon Montana, Natalie Portman as Mathilda Lando, Gary Oldman as Norman Stansfield, Danny Aiello as Old Tony
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Léon: The Professional runs 1h 51m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 16,751 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“HOW TO MAKE A FEMALE ASSASSIN. TRAUMA, TRAINING THEN GET HER EXTRA ANGRY. NATILIE PORTMANS FIRST ASSASSIN ROLE AND HOPEFULLY NOT HER LAST. WE NEED…”
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“This films stars a 12-year old Natalie Portman as Mathilda, a girl living with her abusive stepfather, a step-sister, mother, and four-year old brother.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMathilda LandoMathilda Lando appears in Léon: The Professional (1994).Open character guide otherNorman StansfieldNorman Stansfield appears in Léon: The Professional (1994).Open character guide otherAgent MalkyAgent Malky appears in Léon: The Professional (1994).Open character guide otherLéon MontanaLéon Montana appears in Léon: The Professional (1994).Open character guide otherOld TonyOld Tony appears in Léon: The Professional (1994).Open character guide
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