Léon: The Professional Review (1994) — 83% Celluloid Score
Directed by Luc Besson · 1994 ·
Léon: The Professional (1994) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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- Sundance Now
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Where to watch Léon: The Professional by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | StudioCanal Presents |
| United States | fuboTV, Sundance Now |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
- 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 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #44 (8.5/10) — Léon: The Professional remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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.
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Critic Reviews
Léon: The Professional (1994) Review
★★★★½
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.
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