Cinema
Drama thriller
The Professional (1994): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Professional is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Luc Besson, starring Gary Oldman, Jean Reno and Natalie Portman. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $20.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Professional About?
The premise of The Professional without spoilers.
In a corrupt and dangerous underworld, a professional hitman named Leon finds his life unexpectedly intertwined with Mathilda, a young girl orphaned by a brutal massacre. Forced to protect her, Leon becomes an unlikely guardian, teaching her survival skills while confronting the ruthless killer responsible for her family's death. As they navigate a deadly quest for revenge, Leon and Mathilda forge a complex bond, blurring the lines between professional duty and personal connection.
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Cast & crew
The Professional Cast
Gary Oldman leads the cast, with Jean Reno and Natalie Portman. Directed by Luc Besson.
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Director Luc Besson
From the director
More from Luc Besson
More films directed by Luc Besson, best-rated first: La Femme Nikita, Lucy, The Fifth Element and Dracula.
Ratings
The Professional Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Professional 64 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 83% User score
See on TMDB
Box office
The Professional Box Office
The Professional grossed $20.3 million worldwide. $19.5 million came from the US and Canada and $827,944 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$20.3M
- US & Canada
- $19.5M
- International
- $827.9K
US & Canada 96%
Rest of the world 4%
Videos
The Professional Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer 30 Year Anniversary 4K Restoration - Official Trailer
- Clip Official Clip - Charades
Details
The Professional Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Леон-кілер” and “Léon: Profesionalac”.
- Also known as
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- Леон-кілер
- Léon: Profesionalac
- Léon: Der Profi
- Leon Zawodowiec
- Léon: El Profesional
- Léon, a profi
- 레옹
- レオン オリジナル版
- レオン完全版
- 这个杀手不太冷
- レオン：1994
- 這個殺手不太冷
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- 終極追殺令
- Léon：The Professional
- Léon
- Léon: The Professional
- Léon - Der Profi
- Léon: Profesionistul
- Леон
- Leon
- Leon, a profi
- Leon: Sevginin Gücü
- El profesional (Léon)
- Léon, o Profissional
- Професионалац
- Λεόν: Ο Επαγγελματίας
- เพชฌฆาต..มหากาฬ
- לאון
- لئون: حرفه ای
- O Profissional
- Le professionnel
- レオン
- El Perfecto Asesino
- Leonas
- Leons
- Sát Thủ Chuyên Nghiệp
- ليون: المحترف, ლეონი: პროფესიონალი
- Leon Profesionalac
- El professional
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From the blog
Articles About The Professional
Our article about The Professional: “Child Actors in Film: Balancing Performance and Childhood”.
FAQ
The Professional FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Professional, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Professional?
The Professional runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Professional released?
The Professional was released on November 18, 1994.
Who directed The Professional?
The Professional was directed by Luc Besson.
More films by Luc Besson Who is in the cast of The Professional?
The Professional stars Gary Oldman, Jean Reno and Natalie Portman.
How much did The Professional make at the box office?
The Professional grossed $20.3 million worldwide ($19.5 million domestic, $827,944 international).
How is The Professional rated?
The Professional has 64 on Metacritic and 83% on TMDB.
Does The Professional have a post-credit scene?
No. The Professional has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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