The Fifth Element

1997, Sci-fi/Adventure, 2h 7m

68 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Visually inventive and gleefully over the top, Luc Besson's The Fifth Element is a fantastic piece of pop sci-fi that never takes itself too seriously. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), finds the fate of the world in his hands when Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) falls into his cab. As the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo needs to combine with the other four to keep the approaching Great Evil from destroying the world. Together with Father Vito Cornelius (Ian Holm) and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker), Dallas must race against time and the wicked industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman) to save humanity.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Nudity|Some Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Sci-fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Luc Besson
  • Producer:
    Patrice Ledoux
  • Writer:
    Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $63.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Columbia Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Bruce Willis
Korben Dallas
Gary Oldman
Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg
Ian Holm
Father Vito Cornelius
Milla Jovovich
Leeloo
Chris Tucker
Ruby Rhod
Luke Perry
Billy
Brion James
General Munro
Tommy "Tiny" Lister
President Lindberg
Lee Evans
Fog
Charlie Creed-Miles
David
Tricky
Right Arm
John Neville
General Staedert
John Bluthal
Professor Pacoli
Maïwenn
Diva Plavalaguna
Mathieu Kassovitz
Mugger
Pete Dunwell
Diva's Manager
Luc Besson
Director
Luc Besson
Writer
Robert Mark Kamen
Screenwriter
Patrice Ledoux
Producer
Iain Smith
Co-Producer
Thierry Arbogast
Cinematographer
Dan Weil
Production Design
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Costume Design
Sylvie Landra
Film Editing
Eric Serra
Original Music
Mark Stetson
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Critic Reviews for The Fifth Element

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Audience Reviews for The Fifth Element

  • Sep 14, 2017
    A very uneven movie, It had a story that's been done a few times and it never feels different, It had some ok action scenes but nothing great, I enjoyed the cast plus I have always had a crush on Milla Jovovich so it's all good, The tone was annoying as the humour even though was good it always came after a dramatic scene so it felt awkward but apart from that it's just another average 90's sci fi flick.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Sep 14, 2016
    Luc Besson's mesmerizing sci-fi original is visually innovative and an assortment of humor, action and exuberance. The unorthodox soundtrack and advanced vibe caps off a film that's just pure fun and amusement. 4/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 18, 2015
    Over the top and campy as hell, The Fifth Element relies on cliché and non-substantial action to entertain, which ultimately failed to make it fresh. You've tried Besson.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Apr 17, 2015
    Ever since I first watched The Fifth Element in the late 90s, I've been inspired by Gary Oldman's Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
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