The Fifth Element

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The Fifth Element

PG-13,

1997,

2h 7m,

Sci-Fi/

Adventure/

Action/

Fantasy

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The Earth is about to be destroyed by a huge ball of fire racing toward the planet. Cornelius, an old monk, knows how to stop the burning sphere with the help of Korben Dallas, a taxi driver and former secret agent and a woman named Leeloo.

Critics Consensus

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.

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Marc Lee

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Jul 16, 2026

Bruce Willis is a taxi driver indistinguishable from all the other shirt-less, blu-collar heroes he has ever played.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

May 10, 2018

Narratively challenged, visually monotonous and aurally overpowering, The Fifth Element is a staggering accretion of all the wrong elements and some rather dopey ones as well.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

May 10, 2017

3/4

The Fifth Element has enough eye-appeal for two good movies.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jul 15, 2026

3/4

This gonzo sci-fi outing proves to be a messy amalgam -- a motion picture with the body of a mainstream blockbuster but the spirit of a trendy cult flick.

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Jul 6, 2025

3.5/4

His prior successes were all the help he needed to redefine the genre and provide richly textured action sequences

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Thomas Lethbridge

Screen Rant

Nov 15, 2024

8/10

Released in 1997, it's remarkable how well Luc Besson's The Fifth Element still holds up, nearly three decades after its initial release.

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Albus S

Apr 18, 2019

I'm not a fan of that movie. Bad acting and bad characters, but the movie looks awesome!

Finn W

Apr 15, 2019

The key to appreciating this movie is to think of it less in terms of a script with engaging dialogue and more like a visual orchestral piece. This movie combines music and visuals to build a rich world. The action and dialogue serve as the measure and beats keeping you locked in a rhythm from start to finish. Watch this movie with your ears and let it spark your imagination.

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George R

Apr 12, 2019

There were some elements (no pun intended) that I didn't think were exactly great, but I found the movie pretty enjoyable with its impressive visual effects, good performances, fun action scenes, and some thought-provoking themes.

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Harry R

Apr 8, 2019

This movie is timeless and brilliant. Have loved it through the years over and over, despite what stuffy critic had to say like what the jackasses from variety and wall street journal who only spotlighted their ignorance of what is entertainment. Honestly I hope they got fired for not being able to spot what people love.

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Abraham S

Apr 4, 2019

fun, great direction

Mar 22, 2019

Action packed, funny, and lacks today's social justice warrior dumb shit

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Luc Besson

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Bruce Willis

Korben Dallas

Gary Oldman

Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg

Ian Holm

Father Vito Cornelius

Milla Jovovich

Leeloo

Chris Tucker

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Synopsis

The Earth is about to be destroyed by a huge ball of fire racing toward the planet. Cornelius, an old monk, knows how to stop the burning sphere with the help of Korben Dallas, a taxi driver and former secret agent and a woman named Leeloo.

Director: Luc Besson
Producer: Patrice Ledoux
Screenwriter: Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Gaumont
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Nudity|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 1997, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jul 26, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $63.7M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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