Léon: The Professional vs This Is England
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.5/10 for This Is England). This Is England is the shorter watch at 1h 41m 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.
Léon: The Professional
This Is England| Léon: The Professional | This Is England | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2007 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Luc Besson | Shane Meadows |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Stephen Graham, Joseph Gilgun, Jack O'Connell, Frank Harper, Perry Benson |
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.
This Is England
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.
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