Movies like Léon: The Professional

Key Features:: Hitman, Orphan, Unlikely friendship, Violence-high, Revenge, Moral ambiguity, Found family, Coming-of-age, Redemption, Betrayal, Corruption, New York City, Underworld, Crime, Thriller, Action, Cult classic
Tone:: serious, gritty, dramatic
Target Audience:: Action fans, Crime drama enthusiasts, Independent film viewers, Cult film aficionados
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Tension → Catharsis

Léon: The Professional

1994-09-14

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.

Genres

Crime, Drama, Action

Cast

Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel, Michael Badalucco, Ellen Greene, Elizabeth Regen, Carl J. Matusovich, Eric Challier

Crew

Luc Besson, Luc Besson

Rating

★8.3(15577 votes)