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The Fifth Element

1997·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic528.1Rotten Tomatoes70%87%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

There is no future without it.

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
Visually Extravagant Sci-FiPop Culture IconRetro-FuturismHigh-Octane AdventureComic Book AestheticOperatic SpectacleColorful Fantasy ElementsClassic BlockbusterFun & Lighthearted

Crew

Directed by:
Luc Besson
Written by:
Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by:
Patrice Ledoux
Composed by:
Éric Serra

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Fifth Element

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fifth Element?

YouTube TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Fifth Element streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Fifth Element worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (81 out of 100) than critics (61).

Is The Fifth Element okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Fifth Element?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Fifth Element?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Is The Fifth Element in English?

FrenchEnglishSwedishGerman

No, it was made in French, with some English, Swedish, and German.

What tropes does The Fifth Element use?

Fall-in AngelIn the Future, We Still Have RoombasGratuitous Foreign LanguageWe ARE Struggling TogetherSpace ClothesCloset ShuffleMayfly–December RomanceEscape PodAncient TombShaped Like Itself"Eureka!" MomentBullet Dodges Youand 219 more

TV Tropes lists 231 tropes for it, including Fall-in Angel, In the Future, We Still Have Roombas, and Gratuitous Foreign Language.