Boy A vs Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.1/10 for Boy A). Boy A is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2007). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Boy A
Léon: The Professional| Boy A | Léon: The Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | John Crowley | Luc Besson |
| Main cast | Peter Mullan, Jeremy Swift, Shaun Evans, Andrew Garfield, Tilly Vosburgh | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello |
Synopsis
Boy A
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
Léon: The Professional
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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