Léon: The Professional_
"If you want the job done right, hire a professional."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
7 countries
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4 countries
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Sony One Amazon Channel
4 countries
Netflix
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Amazon Arthaus Channel
2 countries
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2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Léon: The Professional earned $45.3M worldwide on a $16.0M budget — a 183% return on investment.
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Year context
Léon: The Professional was released 32 years ago in 1994.
CAST (20)
Jean Reno
Léon Montana
Natalie Portman
Mathilda Lando
Gary Oldman
Norman Stansfield
Danny Aiello
Tony
Peter Appel
Malky
Michael Badalucco
Mathilda's Father
Ellen Greene
Mathilda's Mother
Elizabeth Regen
Mathilda's Sister
Carl J. Matusovich
Mathilda's Brother
Eric Challier
Bodyguard Chief
Willi One Blood
1st Stansfield Man
Don Creech
2nd Stansfield man
Keith A. Glascoe
3rd Stansfield man (Benny)
Jernard Burks
Stansfield man
MD
Matt De Matt
Stansfield man
Frank Senger
Fatman
Stuart Rudin
Leon's Taxi driver
Lucius Wyatt Cherokee
Tonto
Maïwenn
Blond Babe
Luc Bernard
Mickey
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$16.0M
Budget
$45.3M
Revenue
+183%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Language
French
Country
Rating
8.3/10 (15,782 votes)
Popularity
15
Budget
$16,000,000
Box Office
$45,284,974
Profit
+$29,284,974
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Léon: The Professional 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.
How long is Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who directed Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in Léon: The Professional?
The cast of Léon: The Professional includes Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel.
How much did Léon: The Professional make at the box office?
Léon: The Professional earned $45,284,974 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $16,000,000.
What is the rating of Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 15,782 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Action
KEYWORDS (19)
hotel room
new york city
immigrant
assassin
police brutality
corruption
s.w.a.t.
hitman
loss of loved one
training
revenge
murder
loneliness
neighbor
tragic love
city life
neo-noir
complex relationship
tense