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  • The Professional
  • Opened September 14, 1994 | Runtime:1 hr. 46 min.
  • R
    Violence
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. Read More
  • Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive father stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and her mother neglects her. Léon (Jean Reno), who lives down the hall, tends to his Read More
  • Cast: Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel, Michael Badalucco
  • Director: Luc Besson
  • Genres: Action Thriller, Buddy Film, Thriller, Coming-of-Age

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  • Must Go!

    Outstanding Gallic Action

    by JFrawley032759

    The version shown in the United States is an extremely good movie, but the uncut international version is much better - a true classic. Certain sexual connotations were removed, but there was no real sexual content to remove. Natalie Portman, who made her film debut here, does a good job, but the film belongs to the great Jean Reno.

  • Must Go!

    great flick

    by UrbanaNYC

    I watched this with my then boyfriend, and I thought it was going to be stupid. This film was amazing. It had action, weird scenes, interesting story line. Just great overall. It's a def. must see!! Also, you may like Run Lola Run (german flick) REALLY GOOD!!

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  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Ah, monsieur, you can lead a Frenchman to the Big Apple, but you can't make him...

  • 90
    Washington Post | Hal Hinson

    Oldman is the least inhibited actor of his generation, and as this deranged...

  • 80
    The A.V. Club |

    Few action films can claim such complexities without conceding the bang-bang...

  • 80
    The Onion A.V. Club |

    Few action films can claim such complexities without conceding the bang-bang...

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