Léon: The Professional vs Newborn
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 3.8/10 for Newborn). Newborn is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2026). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Léon: The Professional
Newborn| Léon: The Professional | Newborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 3.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Luc Besson | Nate Parker |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Rukiya Bernard, Barry Pepper, David Oyelowo, Jimmie Fails, Thomas Cadrot |
Synopsis
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.
Newborn
After serving seven years in solitary confinement, Chris Newborn seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground.
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