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The Fifth Element

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

Where to watch

NetflixPhiloYouTube TVAMCSony Pictures Core

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

The future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Luc Besson, Pascal Chaumeil, Cliff Lanning
Written by:
Luc Besson, Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by:
Kevin De La Noy, Mickie McGowan, Lucinda Syson
Composed by:
Aaron Glascock, Ron Bartlett, Ellen Heuer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Fifth Element

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fifth Element legally?

NetflixPhiloYouTube TVAMCSony Pictures Core

The Fifth Element is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, YouTube TV, and AMC in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fifth Element worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fifth Element rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Fifth Element?

2 h 6 min

The Fifth Element runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fifth Element?

Critics61
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate The Fifth Element higher (81) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Fifth Element a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$264 million

Yes. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $264 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is The Fifth Element in?

FrenchEnglishSwedishGerman

It was made in French, with some English, Swedish, German. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Fifth Element?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fifth Element in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fifth Element use?

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TV Tropes lists 231 storytelling tropes for The Fifth Element, including Fall-in Angel, In the Future, We Still Have Roombas, Gratuitous Foreign Language.