Léon: The Professional vs The Gunman
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 5.8/10 for The Gunman). Léon: The Professional is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 1h 55m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2015). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Léon: The Professional
The Gunman| Léon: The Professional | The Gunman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 55m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | France | France |
| Director | Luc Besson | Pierre Morel |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Idris Elba, Jasmine Trinca, Ray Winstone, Sean Penn, Javier Bardem |
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.
The Gunman
Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering from PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead -- and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in…
Where to watch
Where to watch Léon: The ProfessionalWhere to watch The Gunman
More like Léon: The Professional · More like The Gunman · Compare other titles