Léon: The Professional (1994) Review
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Is Léon: The Professional worth watching?
Yes — Léon: The Professional is worth watching, with a 87% Critic Score and 89% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 84% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (81), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10).
Directed by Luc Besson, Léon: The Professional runs 111 minutes in French. On Celluloid we index it for “Léon: The Professional review”, “is Léon: The Professional worth watching”, and related discovery queries from France.
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.
Critics consensus: IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. The film stars Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel, and others.
Should you watch Léon: The Professional tonight?
Yes — prioritize Léon: The Professional tonight if you want a proven crime with lasting rewatch value. At 111 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.
Where can I watch Léon: The Professional?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Léon: The Professional (1994) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0110413. Explore more from France on our country hub or browse crime films.