Léon (1994) - Financial Information
- ️Thu Apr 27 1995
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $19,284,974 | Details |
| International Box Office | $25,974,988 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $45,259,962 | |
| Home Market Performance | ||
| Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales | $1,739,672 | Details |
| Total Est. Domestic Video Sales | $1,739,672 | |
| Further financial details... |
Synopsis
Mathilda 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, who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony. When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield, Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family’s deaths.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,306,558 (27.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 42.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $16,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,158 opening theaters/1,220 max. theaters, 5.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,751,981 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,968 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,150 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,392 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,412 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 801-900) | 834 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,029 | $45,259,962 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 18th, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures, released as The Professional |
| International Releases: | April 27th, 1995 (Wide) (Australia)
June 11th, 2020 (Wide) (South Korea) July 5th, 2022 (Limited), released as Léon - Der Profi (Best of Cinema) (Germany) October 7th, 2022 (Limited), released as Leon: Sevginin Gücü (Turkey) August 23rd, 2024 (Limited) (Sweden) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 17th, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as The Professional |
| MPAA Rating: | R for scenes of strong graphic violence, and for language |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. You Were Never Really Here Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Hitmen, Mafia, Corrupt Cops, Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Mentor |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 266 | $10,143,770 | Nov 25, 1994 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 260 | $8,454,680 | Nov 25, 1994 | 10 |
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,968 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,169 | $50,751,981 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,314 | $19,284,974 |
| Top 1994 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 73 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,982 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,492 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,096 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 367 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,412 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) | 524 | $19,284,974 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1994 | 5 | $5,306,558 | 1,158 | $4,583 | $5,306,558 | 1 | |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 10 | $3,765,840 | -29% | 1,220 | $3,087 | $11,663,155 | 2 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 8 | $2,305,878 | -39% | 1,220 | $1,890 | $15,036,004 | 3 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 14 | $902,729 | -61% | 1,187 | $761 | $16,714,319 | 4 |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 15 | $456,383 | -49% | 640 | $713 | $17,501,715 | 5 |
| Dec 23, 1994 | 32 | $174,082 | -62% | 270 | $645 | $18,005,937 | 6 |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 47 | $78,876 | -55% | 69 | $1,143 | $18,053,634 | 7 |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 51 | $38,492 | -51% | 77 | $500 | $18,106,921 | 8 |
| Jan 13, 1995 | 51 | $30,045 | -22% | 59 | $509 | $18,145,849 | 9 |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 23 | $302,994 | +908% | 466 | $650 | $18,452,606 | 10 |
| Jan 27, 1995 | 25 | $277,269 | -8% | 403 | $688 | $18,815,607 | 11 |
| Feb 3, 1995 | 37 | $109,216 | -61% | 156 | $700 | $19,005,853 | 12 |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 43 | $77,448 | -29% | 100 | $774 | $19,125,311 | 13 |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 48 | $85,544 | +10% | 65 | $1,316 | $19,259,956 | 14 |
| Feb 24, 1995 | 52 | $17,039 | -80% | 39 | $437 | $19,284,974 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1994 | 5 | $7,897,315 | 1,158 | $6,820 | $7,897,315 | 1 | |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 8 | $4,832,811 | -39% | 1,220 | $3,961 | $12,730,126 | 2 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 8 | $3,081,464 | -36% | 1,220 | $2,526 | $15,811,590 | 3 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 14 | $1,233,742 | -60% | 1,187 | $1,039 | $17,045,332 | 4 |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 18 | $680,674 | -45% | 640 | $1,064 | $17,726,006 | 5 |
| Dec 23, 1994 | 33 | $248,752 | -63% | 270 | $921 | $17,974,758 | 6 |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 45 | $93,671 | -62% | 69 | $1,358 | $18,068,429 | 7 |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 46 | $47,375 | -49% | 77 | $615 | $18,115,804 | 8 |
| Jan 13, 1995 | 47 | $33,808 | -29% | 59 | $573 | $18,149,612 | 9 |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 23 | $388,726 | +1,050% | 466 | $834 | $18,538,338 | 10 |
| Jan 27, 1995 | 25 | $358,299 | -8% | 403 | $889 | $18,896,637 | 11 |
| Feb 3, 1995 | 37 | $151,226 | -58% | 156 | $969 | $19,047,863 | 12 |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 42 | $126,549 | -16% | 100 | $1,265 | $19,174,412 | 13 |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 48 | $93,523 | -26% | 65 | $1,439 | $19,267,935 | 14 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4/27/1995 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $2,960 | 9/9/2024 |
| China | 11/1/2024 | $1,319,544 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,371,601 | 1/31/2025 |
| Germany | 7/5/2022 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| South Korea | 6/11/2020 | $27,783 | 130 | 130 | 403 | $380,228 | 5/15/2024 |
| Sweden | 8/23/2024 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Turkey | 10/7/2022 | $2,338 | 11 | 11 | 39 | $9,470 | 11/3/2022 |
| Rest of World | $23,210,729 | ||||||
| International Total | $25,974,988 | 1/31/2025 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,150 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,493 | $25,974,988 |
| Top 1994 Movies at the International Box Office | 28 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,573 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,589 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,522 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 201-300) | 286 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 801-900) | 834 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) | 315 | $25,974,988 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,392 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,725 | $45,259,962 |
| Top 1994 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 39 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,670 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,870 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,694 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 306 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,029 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) | 398 | $45,259,962 |
Leading Cast
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For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.
Home Market Releases for October 27th, 2015
October 26th, 2015
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Synopsis
Mathilda 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, who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony. When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield, Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family’s deaths.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,306,558 (27.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 42.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $16,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.8 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,158 opening theaters/1,220 max. theaters, 5.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $50,751,981 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,968 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,150 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,392 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,412 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 801-900) | 834 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,029 | $45,259,962 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 18th, 1994 (Wide) by Sony Pictures, released as The Professional |
| International Releases: | April 27th, 1995 (Wide) (Australia)
June 11th, 2020 (Wide) (South Korea) July 5th, 2022 (Limited), released as Léon - Der Profi (Best of Cinema) (Germany) October 7th, 2022 (Limited), released as Leon: Sevginin Gücü (Turkey) August 23rd, 2024 (Limited) (Sweden) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | November 17th, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as The Professional |
| MPAA Rating: | R for scenes of strong graphic violence, and for language |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. You Were Never Really Here Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Hitmen, Mafia, Corrupt Cops, Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Mentor |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 266 | $10,143,770 | Nov 25, 1994 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 260 | $8,454,680 | Nov 25, 1994 | 10 |
Leading Cast
Uncategorized
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.
Home Market Releases for October 27th, 2015
October 26th, 2015
It's the week of double-dips, as there are five double-dips for films that would normally be Pick of the Week contenders, but only if you don't have them already. Army Of Darkness has been released so many times, it is hard to keep track of them all. Same with Monty Python and the Holy Grail. If you don't own either of these movies, you need to buy them. However, most fans will already have them. Because of this, I'm giving the Pick of the Week to Mad Men. I reviewed Season Seven, Part Two, but the Complete Series Megaset is the better deal.
More...
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,968 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,169 | $50,751,981 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,314 | $19,284,974 |
| Top 1994 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 73 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,982 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,492 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,096 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 367 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,412 | $19,284,974 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) | 524 | $19,284,974 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1994 | 5 | $5,306,558 | 1,158 | $4,583 | $5,306,558 | 1 | |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 10 | $3,765,840 | -29% | 1,220 | $3,087 | $11,663,155 | 2 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 8 | $2,305,878 | -39% | 1,220 | $1,890 | $15,036,004 | 3 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 14 | $902,729 | -61% | 1,187 | $761 | $16,714,319 | 4 |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 15 | $456,383 | -49% | 640 | $713 | $17,501,715 | 5 |
| Dec 23, 1994 | 32 | $174,082 | -62% | 270 | $645 | $18,005,937 | 6 |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 47 | $78,876 | -55% | 69 | $1,143 | $18,053,634 | 7 |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 51 | $38,492 | -51% | 77 | $500 | $18,106,921 | 8 |
| Jan 13, 1995 | 51 | $30,045 | -22% | 59 | $509 | $18,145,849 | 9 |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 23 | $302,994 | +908% | 466 | $650 | $18,452,606 | 10 |
| Jan 27, 1995 | 25 | $277,269 | -8% | 403 | $688 | $18,815,607 | 11 |
| Feb 3, 1995 | 37 | $109,216 | -61% | 156 | $700 | $19,005,853 | 12 |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 43 | $77,448 | -29% | 100 | $774 | $19,125,311 | 13 |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 48 | $85,544 | +10% | 65 | $1,316 | $19,259,956 | 14 |
| Feb 24, 1995 | 52 | $17,039 | -80% | 39 | $437 | $19,284,974 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1994 | 5 | $7,897,315 | 1,158 | $6,820 | $7,897,315 | 1 | |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 8 | $4,832,811 | -39% | 1,220 | $3,961 | $12,730,126 | 2 |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 8 | $3,081,464 | -36% | 1,220 | $2,526 | $15,811,590 | 3 |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 14 | $1,233,742 | -60% | 1,187 | $1,039 | $17,045,332 | 4 |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 18 | $680,674 | -45% | 640 | $1,064 | $17,726,006 | 5 |
| Dec 23, 1994 | 33 | $248,752 | -63% | 270 | $921 | $17,974,758 | 6 |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 45 | $93,671 | -62% | 69 | $1,358 | $18,068,429 | 7 |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 46 | $47,375 | -49% | 77 | $615 | $18,115,804 | 8 |
| Jan 13, 1995 | 47 | $33,808 | -29% | 59 | $573 | $18,149,612 | 9 |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 23 | $388,726 | +1,050% | 466 | $834 | $18,538,338 | 10 |
| Jan 27, 1995 | 25 | $358,299 | -8% | 403 | $889 | $18,896,637 | 11 |
| Feb 3, 1995 | 37 | $151,226 | -58% | 156 | $969 | $19,047,863 | 12 |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 42 | $126,549 | -16% | 100 | $1,265 | $19,174,412 | 13 |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 48 | $93,523 | -26% | 65 | $1,439 | $19,267,935 | 14 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4/27/1995 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $2,960 | 9/9/2024 |
| China | 11/1/2024 | $1,319,544 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,371,601 | 1/31/2025 |
| Germany | 7/5/2022 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| South Korea | 6/11/2020 | $27,783 | 130 | 130 | 403 | $380,228 | 5/15/2024 |
| Sweden | 8/23/2024 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Turkey | 10/7/2022 | $2,338 | 11 | 11 | 39 | $9,470 | 11/3/2022 |
| Rest of World | $23,210,729 | ||||||
| International Total | $25,974,988 | 1/31/2025 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,150 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,493 | $25,974,988 |
| Top 1994 Movies at the International Box Office | 28 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,573 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,589 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,522 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 201-300) | 286 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 801-900) | 834 | $25,974,988 |
| All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) | 315 | $25,974,988 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,392 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,725 | $45,259,962 |
| Top 1994 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 39 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,670 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,870 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,694 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 306 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,029 | $45,259,962 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) | 398 | $45,259,962 |