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Leon

Original title: Léon
  • 1994
  • K-18
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.3M
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POPULARITY
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Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
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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.

  • Director
    • Luc Besson
  • Writer
    • Luc Besson
  • Stars
    • Jean Reno
    • Gary Oldman
    • Natalie Portman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    1.3M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    316
    64
    • Director
      • Luc Besson
    • Writer
      • Luc Besson
    • Stars
      • Jean Reno
      • Gary Oldman
      • Natalie Portman
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #40
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 16 nominations

    Videos1

    The Professional
    Trailer 2:25
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    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
    Natalie Portman in Leon (1994)
    Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
    Jean Reno in Leon (1994)
    Gary Oldman in Leon (1994)
    Natalie Portman in Leon (1994)

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    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Leon
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Stansfield
    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Mathilda
    Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello
    • Tony
    Peter Appel
    Peter Appel
    • Malky
    Willi One Blood
    Willi One Blood
    • 1st Stansfield Man
    • (as Willie One Blood)
    Don Creech
    Don Creech
    • 2nd Stansfield Man
    Keith A. Glascoe
    • 3rd Stansfield Man
    Randolph Scott
    • 4th Stansfield Man
    Michael Badalucco
    Michael Badalucco
    • Mathilda's Father
    Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene
    • Mathilda's Mother
    Elizabeth Regen
    Elizabeth Regen
    • Mathilda's Sister
    Carl J. Matusovich
    • Mathilda's Brother
    Frank Senger
    Frank Senger
    • Fatman
    Lucius Wyatt Cherokee
    Lucius Wyatt Cherokee
    • Tonto
    • (as Lucius Wyatt 'Cherokee')
    Eric Challier
    • Bodyguard Chief
    Luc Bernard
    • Mickey
    Maïwenn
    Maïwenn
    • Blond Babe
    • (as Ouin-Ouin)
    • Director
      • Luc Besson
    • Writer
      • Luc Besson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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 may not 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 could be assumed that Tony gave him a complete description of Leon, and 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 reviews1.4K

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    Featured review
    10/10
    Where are the accolades?
    This movie is rated 63 on the imdb top 250 movie list, showing that people obviously like this movie, and with good reason. But why the hell didn;t this movie garner at least one single oscar or golden globe nomination??

    natalie portman's performance was terrific as the emotionally ravaged matildha - best actress nomination for sure.

    jean reno should have been nominated for a best actor nomination. the fact that the audience is led to feel sympathy and sorrow for a hitman speaks words enough about his performance.

    gary oldman is fantastic as the corrupt and psychotic cop. his character is so repulsive and chilling, but at the same time so quirky and interesting to watch. best supporting actor nomination.

    luc besson. when this man will get some kudos for his work i never know. the professional, in my opinion, is his greatest achievement as a director and, considering the fact he has helmed classic cult films such as nikita and the fifth element, the professional must rate highly as one of the best films of the 90's atleast! best film and best director nominations should have been given.

    but no, it was all too easy to heap praise on the feel good movie forrest gump, and shun the movie that, through its intensity and tragedy, better highlights the value of life and love.
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    • jcapelli
    • Jul 15, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 1995 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Léon
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France(Leon's apartment interiors)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Gaumont
      • Les Films du Dauphin
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    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
      • $20,275,438
    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
      • 2.39 : 1

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