Jean Reno – 10 Best Movies

By Vlad Zakh · April 12, 2026

Jean Reno built a reputation as one of the most distinctive actors in international cinema, known for calm intensity, a deep voice and emotional depth. Leon: The Professional is often seen as his defining role, The Big Blue explores obsessive free diving, Ronin follows mercenaries in a shadowy espionage world, and La Femme Nikita makes him a cold, efficient cleaner. The Crimson Rivers, The Visitors, The Da Vinci Code, Wasabi, 22 Bullets and Crimson Rivers II round out the list.

Léon: The Professional (1994)

IMDb ★ 8.5 RT 76% Metacritic 64

A hitman reluctantly takes in a young girl after her family is murdered, teaching her his trade.

“No women, no kids.”

Directed by Luc Besson · 1h 51m · Rated R

5 wins & 16 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Sundance Now, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Big Blue (1988)

TMDB ★ 7.4

Jean Reno stars in a visually stunning, meditative film about the obsessive world of free diving.

“Life is not just about breathing.”

Directed by Luc Besson · 2h 48m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Ronin (1998)

IMDb ★ 7.2 RT 70% Metacritic 67

A team of ex-operatives is hired to steal a mysterious briefcase, with betrayals at every turn.

“Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt.”

Directed by John Frankenheimer · 2h 02m · Rated R

1 win & 4 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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La Femme Nikita (1990)

TMDB ★ 7.1

A violent young criminal is secretly trained and reprogrammed as a government assassin.

“No problem.”

Directed by Luc Besson · 1h 57m · Rated R

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

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The Crimson Rivers (2000)

TMDB ★ 6.9

Jean Reno plays a seasoned detective in a dark, atmospheric thriller about a string of grisly murders.

“There are things you don’t understand yet.”

Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz · 1h 46m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Kino Film Collection · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Visitors (1993)

TMDB ★ 7.1

Jean Reno stars in one of the biggest French box office hits of all time, about a medieval knight transported to the modern day.

“Montjoie! Saint Denis!”

Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré · 1h 47m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, France Channel Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

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The Da Vinci Code (2006)

IMDb ★ 6.7 RT 25% Metacritic 46

A symbologist and a cryptologist race to unravel a conspiracy hidden inside religious history.

“You are in grave danger.”

Directed by Ron Howard · 2h 29m · Rated PG-13

8 wins & 21 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Wasabi (2001)

TMDB ★ 6.7

Jean Reno stars in a lighter entry in his filmography, blending humour with action as a tough French cop in Tokyo.

“I don’t like surprises.”

Directed by Gérard Krawczyk · 1h 34m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Foxtel Now

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22 Bullets (2010)

TMDB ★ 6.7

Reno plays a retired mobster who survives being shot twenty-two times and goes looking for answers while protecting his family.

“I’m not dead.”

Directed by Richard Berry · 1h 57m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling

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Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)

TMDB ★ 6.1

Jean Reno returns as detective Pierre Niemans, now investigating a series of ritualistic murders.

“We’re dealing with something different here.”

Directed by Olivier Dahan · 1h 37m

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

Jean Reno – 10 Best Movies

Léon: The Professional (1994)

The Big Blue (1988)

Ronin (1998)

La Femme Nikita (1990)

The Crimson Rivers (2000)

The Visitors (1993)

The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Wasabi (2001)

22 Bullets (2010)

Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)

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