Himizu vs Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.1/10 for Himizu). Léon: The Professional is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 9m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2011). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Himizu
Léon: The Professional| Himizu | Léon: The Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 1994 |
| Length | 2h 9m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | Japan | France |
| Director | Sion Sono | Luc Besson |
| Main cast | Fumi Nikaido, Ken Mitsuishi, Denden, Tarō Suwa, Toru Tezuka | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello |
Synopsis
Himizu
After two teenagers from abusive households befriend each other, their lives take a dark adventure into existentialism, despair, and human frailty.
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.
Where to watch
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