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The Fifth Element (1997)

โ€œThere is no future without it.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 12,205 votes 2h 6m pg-13 ActionFantasyAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#14 of 113 films from 1997 #175 of 2168 in action

Directed by Luc Besson ยท Written by Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen

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Overview

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.

Cast

Bruce Willisas Korben Dallas
Milla Jovovichas Leeloo
Gary Oldmanas Zorg
Ian Holmas Cornelius
Chris Tuckeras Ruby Rhod
Luke Perryas Billy
Brion Jamesas General Munro
Tommy Lister Jr.as President Lindberg
Lee Evansas Fog
Charlie Creed-Milesas David
Trickyas Right Arm
John Nevilleas General Staedert
John Bluthalas Professor Pacoli
Mathieu Kassovitzas Mugger

Facts

Release dateMay 2, 1997
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
Original titleLe Cinquiรจme ร‰lรฉment
LanguageFR
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$263,920,180 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119116

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Questions

How long is The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Fifth Element worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 12,205 votes, which places it #14 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 88%) and #175 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element was directed by Luc Besson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Lรฉon: The Professional (1994), Dogman (2023), The Big Blue (1988).
Who stars in The Fifth Element?
Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas; Milla Jovovich as Leeloo; Gary Oldman as Zorg; Ian Holm as Cornelius; Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod; Luke Perry as Billy.
What is The Fifth Element rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Fifth Element?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4735.

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