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Léon: The Professional

Léon: The Professional

Sep 14, 1994
111 min
CrimeDramaAction
8.3/ 10
15,512 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
8.3/10
15,512 votes
IMDB
8.5/10
1,315,429 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
64/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$16,000,000Production cost
Box Office$45,284,974Worldwide gross
Profit$29,284,974Profitable
ROI
+183.0%Return on investment
US Box Office$19,501,238Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

5 wins & 16 nominations total

Details

Production information

"If you want the job done right, hire a professional."

Status

Released

Original Language

fr

Budget

$16,000,000

Revenue

$45,284,974

Production Companies

GaumontLes Films du Dauphin

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