Léon: The Professional
If you want the job done right, hire a professional.
Directed by Luc Besson
Produced by Gaumont, Les Films du Dauphin
A dark, tension-filled neo-noir about an isolated assassin and a traumatized child forming an unlikely bond amid violence and revenge, grounded in genuine emotional intimacy despite its brutal setting.
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.
Clusters
Essence
Ensemble
Like Léon: The Professional
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Léon: The Professional
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Léon: The Professional, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Léon: The Professional, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Léon: The Professional, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
