Léon: The Professional (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1994, Léon: The Professional is an action, drama and crime film directed by Luc Besson, running about 111 minutes. “If you want a job done well, hire a professional.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Léon: The Professional stars Jean Reno as Léon Montana, Natalie Portman as Mathilda Lando, Gary Oldman as Norman Stansfield and Danny Aiello as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Léon: The Professional sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $45.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Léon: The Professional page.
If you liked it. Fans of Léon: The Professional tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Léon: The Professional (1994)?
- In US, Léon: The Professional is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Sundance Now, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Léon: The Professional worth watching?
- Léon: The Professional holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Léon: The Professional?
- Léon: The Professional stars Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello and Peter Appel.
- When was Léon: The Professional released?
- Léon: The Professional was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.