Léon: The Professional
Léon
“If you want the job done right, hire a professional.”
Synopsis
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.
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Jean Reno
Léon Montana
Natalie Portman
Mathilda Lando
Gary Oldman
Norman Stansfield
Danny Aiello
Old Tony
Peter Appel
Agent Malky
Michael Badalucco
Mathilda's Father
Ellen Greene
Mathilda's Mother
Frank Senger
Fatman
Elizabeth Regen
Mathilda's Sister
Carl J. Matusovich
Mathilda's Brother
Eric Challier
Bodyguard Chief
Willi One Blood
1st Stansfield Man
Don Creech
2nd Stansfield man
Keith A. Glascoe
3rd Stansfield man (Benny)
Jernard Burks
Stansfield man
Matt De Matt
Stansfield man
Stuart Rudin
Leon's Taxi driver
Lucius Wyatt Cherokee
Tonto
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.27x
+$4.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Besson
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- Léon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.3M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Les Films du Dauphin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Luc Besson
Éric Serra
Thierry Arbogast
Sylvie Landra
Patrice Ledoux, Claude Besson
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Ledoux
Producer
Éric Serra
Original Music Composer
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Sylvie Landra
Editor
Dan Weil
Production Design
Magali Guidasci
Costume Design
Luc Besson
Screenplay
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Cauderlier
Stunt Coordinator
Luc Besson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Léon: The Professional
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in Léon: The Professional?
The principal cast of Léon: The Professional includes Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel.
When was Léon: The Professional released and how long is it?
Léon: The Professional was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $20.3M at the worldwide box office (1.27 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Léon: The Professional?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Léon: The Professional was composed by Éric Serra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).