Léon: The Professional vs Sweet Sixteen
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7/10 for Sweet Sixteen). Sweet Sixteen is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2002). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Léon: The Professional | Sweet Sixteen | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2002 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Director | Luc Besson | Ken Loach |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Jon Morrison, William Ruane, Martin Compston, Annmarie Fulton, Michelle Abercromby |
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.
Sweet Sixteen
Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home.
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