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Leon

Original title: Léon
  • 19941994
  • 1818
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.1M
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POPULARITY
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Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
Theatrical Trailer from Columbia Pictures
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12-year-old Mathilda is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin... Read all12-year-old Mathilda is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade.12-year-old Mathilda is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade.

IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
269
30
  • Director
    • Luc Besson
  • Writer
    • Luc Besson
  • Stars
    • Jean Reno
    • Gary Oldman
    • Natalie Portman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Luc Besson
  • Writer
    • Luc Besson
  • Stars
    • Jean Reno
    • Gary Oldman
    • Natalie Portman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 149Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #33
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 15 nominations

    Videos1

    The Professional
    Trailer 2:25
    The Professional

    Photos205

    Gary Oldman in Léon (1994)
    Gary Oldman and Danny Aiello in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
    Jean Reno in Léon (1994)
    Gary Oldman in Léon (1994)
    Natalie Portman in Léon (1994)

    Top cast

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    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Leonas Leon
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Stansfieldas Stansfield
    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Mathildaas Mathilda
    Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello
    • Tonyas Tony
    Peter Appel
    Peter Appel
    • Malkyas Malky
    Willi One Blood
    Willi One Blood
    • 1st Stansfield Manas 1st Stansfield Man
    • (as Willie One Blood)
    Don Creech
    Don Creech
    • 2nd Stansfield Manas 2nd Stansfield Man
    Keith A. Glascoe
    • 3rd Stansfield Manas 3rd Stansfield Man
    Randolph Scott
    • 4th Stansfield Manas 4th Stansfield Man
    Michael Badalucco
    Michael Badalucco
    • Mathilda's Fatheras Mathilda's Father
    Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene
    • Mathilda's Motheras Mathilda's Mother
    Elizabeth Regen
    Elizabeth Regen
    • Mathilda's Sisteras Mathilda's Sister
    Carl J. Matusovich
    • Mathilda's Brotheras Mathilda's Brother
    Frank Senger
    Frank Senger
    • Fatmanas Fatman
    Lucius Wyatt Cherokee
    Lucius Wyatt Cherokee
    • Tontoas Tonto
    • (as Lucius Wyatt 'Cherokee')
    Eric Challier
    • Bodyguard Chiefas Bodyguard Chief
    Luc Bernard
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Maïwenn
    Maïwenn
    • Blond Babeas Blond Babe
    • (as Ouin-Ouin)
    • Director
      • Luc Besson
    • Writer
      • Luc Besson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —J. S. Golden
    hitmangirlteenage girlloss of familyneo noir270 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • If you want the job done right, hire a professional.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Jean Reno, he decided to play Léon as if he were "a little mentally slow" and emotionally repressed. He felt that this would make audiences relax and realize that he wasn't someone who would take advantage of a vulnerable young girl. Reno claims that for Léon, the possibility of a physical relationship with Mathilda is not even conceivable, and as such, during the scenes when such a relationship is discussed, Reno very much allowed Portman to be emotionally in control of the scenes.
    • Goofs
      Many viewers believe that Stansfield never saw Leon, and therefore could not recognize him at the end, but they fail to remember that Stansfield visited Tony at the restaurant after Leon had killed part of Stansfield's crew. Thus, being intimidated and threatened by Stansfield, it must be presumed that Tony gave him a complete description of Leon, and very possibly a photograph.
    • Quotes

      Mathilda: I don't wanna lose you, Leon.

      Léon: You're not going to lose me. You've given me a taste for life. I wanna be happy. Sleep in a bed, have roots. And you'll never be alone again, Mathilda. Please, go now, baby, go. Calm down, I'll meet you at Tony's in an hour, I love you, now go, go now.

    • Crazy credits
      Under the "SPECIAL THANKS" heading you will find: Chevalier KAMEN (Prince of the Mash Potatoes) Byblos Bill (King of Saint Tropez) Princess Trudy (Queen of Hearts)
    • Alternate versions
      In the original version there is a shot of Tony's place at night just before Stansfield and his men come in on the birthday party. This isn't in the 'Version integrale' (International Cut).
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Best Man for the Job: The Making of 'The Professional' (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Shape Of My Heart
      Written by Sting and Dominic Miller
      Introduction by Dominic Miller
      Performed by Sting
      Courtesy of Magnetic Ltd. / A&M Records
      by arrangement with PolyGram Special Projects

    User reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Violence was never so character driven
    Honestly a unique movie I honestly don't understand the few bad reviews of this movie. They made me watch it with lower expectations but I thoroughly enjoyed Leon on DVD. I think the casting was great and the actors and actress gave tremendous performances. I appreciate all the hard work and vision (uniqueness) the writer and director put into this film. I think this movie will be one that people realize is great more and more with every passing year. Bonus: the relationship is so frank and so unique.
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    • dogtmav
    • Dec 23, 2020

    FAQ12

    • Why does Leon always drink milk?
    • Is Léon based on a book?
    • What are the tablets which Stansfield takes twice during the course of the film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 1995 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Léon
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont
      • Les Films du Dauphin
      • Columbia Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • FRF 115,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,501,238
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,306,558
      • Nov 20, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,552,639
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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