Ben je fan van 'Léon - Der Profi' (1994) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde intense sfeer, complexe personages en meeslepende verhaallijnen bieden. Of je nu houdt van actie, drama of psychologische spanning, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar jouw smaak.

La Femme Nikita (1997)
Beschreibung: A gripping tale of a troubled individual transformed into a skilled assassin, exploring themes of redemption and moral ambiguity.
Fakt: The film was remade in Hollywood as 'Point of No Return' and inspired a TV series. It's known for its stylish action sequences and emotional depth.


The Bourne Identity (2002)
Beschreibung: A fast-paced thriller about an amnesiac assassin uncovering his past, featuring intense action and a morally complex protagonist.
Fakt: The film's car chase scenes were praised for their realism. It spawned a highly successful franchise.


Man on Fire (2004)
Beschreibung: A brutal and emotional story of a former assassin seeking redemption through protecting a young girl, blending action with deep personal stakes.
Fakt: The film is based on a novel of the same name. It was shot in a gritty, documentary-style to enhance realism.


Oldboy (2003)
Beschreibung: A dark and violent tale of revenge and psychological torment, known for its shocking twists and visceral action.
Fakt: The film's famous hallway fight scene was shot in one continuous take. It won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.


Collateral (2004)
Beschreibung: A tense thriller that delves into the psyche of a hitman and an ordinary man caught in his world, blending action with philosophical undertones.
Fakt: The film was shot almost entirely at night, giving it a unique visual style. Tom Cruise's character was originally written as much older.


The Equalizer (2014)
Beschreibung: A story of a former black-ops operative who comes out of retirement to fight injustice, combining brutal action with a sense of moral purpose.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on a 1980s TV series. Denzel Washington trained extensively in martial arts for the role.


No Country for Old Men (2007)
Beschreibung: A bleak and suspenseful story of crime and pursuit, featuring a relentless antagonist and themes of fate and morality.
Fakt: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The Coen brothers stayed very close to the source material.


Drive (2011)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir thriller about a stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver, featuring a minimalist style and intense, sudden violence.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack became iconic and heavily influenced by 1980s synth-pop. Ryan Gosling learned to perform many of his own driving stunts.


The Man from Nowhere (2010)
Beschreibung: A gritty action thriller about a mysterious man with a violent past who risks everything to save a young girl, blending emotional depth with brutal action.
Fakt: The film became the highest-grossing Korean film of


John Wick (2014)
Beschreibung: A high-octane action film centered around a retired assassin seeking vengeance, featuring meticulously choreographed fight scenes and a dark, stylish aesthetic.
Fakt: The film's action sequences were inspired by Hong Kong action cinema. Keanu Reeves performed most of his own stunts.
