Mathilda, 12, has an abusive father who stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and a mother who neglects her. Léon, her neighbour, works as a hired hitman for a mobster. When her family is murdered by a crooked agent, she joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his trade and take revenge.

With Leon, Luc Besson (Nikita) discovered Natalie Portman, who at only 13 years old managed to carry an unforgettable performance as the fierce Matilda. A breakout hit upon its release, this action-packed thriller depicts a tenderly moving friendship set amongst a cruel and violent underworld.