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Léon: The Professional Review (1994) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Luc Besson · 1994 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Léon: The Professional worth watching in the UK?

Léon: The Professional (1994) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Léon: The Professional?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

87% Critic Score
89% Audience
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 51m
Cast
Jean Reno , Natalie Portman , Gary Oldman , Danny Aiello , Peter Appel , Michael Badalucco , Ellen Greene , Frank Senger , Elizabeth Regen , Carl J. Matusovich

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

Not yet streaming in the United Kingdom — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (87%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama, action pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Léon: The Professional worth watching?

    Yes — Léon: The Professional earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic Léon: The Professional

    Léon: The Professional (1994) Review

    Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional (1994) remains a defining Crime landmark from France, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Dr. Amara Okonkwo World Cinema Editor

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