# Léon: The Professional (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/leon-the-professional-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 87/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Luc Besson |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Action |
| Runtime | 111 min |

## Quick answer

Léon: The Professional (1994) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Luc Besson.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## 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.

## 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

Global: fuboTV, Sundance Now
the United States: fuboTV, Sundance Now
the United Kingdom: StudioCanal Presents
India: Prime Video
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Léon: The Professional worth watching?**
Léon: The Professional holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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 (1994) was directed by Luc Besson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Léon: The Professional?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (87/100), Metascore (81/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Léon: The Professional?**
Léon: The Professional is streaming on fuboTV, Sundance Now; on fuboTV, Sundance Now in the United States; on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in India; on Netflix in South Korea; on Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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