Where to watch The Professional (1981)
Yes — The Professional is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
Josselin Beaumont, a French secret agent, is tasked with assassinating Njala, the president for life of Malawi in Africa. A shift in French policy means that assassinating Njala is no longer an option. But instead of recalling their agent, high-ranking officials deliberately sacrifice Beaumont by handing him over to the Malawian authorities. Arrested, tried, and imprisoned, he nevertheless manages to escape. Back in Paris after a two-year absence, he informs his superiors through Colonel Martin that he will fulfill his contract during Njala’s upcoming official visit to Paris between the 12th and 15th of this month, and that he has a few scores to settle with the D.G.S.E. The question is, should Beaumont be stopped or not?
Every legal way to watch The Professional
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The Professional — common questions
- Can I watch The Professional for free?
- Yes. The Professional is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Professional on Netflix?
- No. The Professional is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Professional without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is The Professional?
- The Professional runs 108 minutes.
