The Fifth Element
Seen it?1997 | 126 min | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Matrix or Star Trek, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Technical Grand Prize. Also nominated for 1 Oscar. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$264 million worldwide on a $90 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
More like this
The Matrix
Friday Night FlickAnother much-loved dystopian action film.
Armageddon
Sunday Safe BetAlso stars Bruce Willis, in another space action film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Star Trek Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed space sci-fi film.
Avatar Friday Night FlickAnother space sci-fi film, and a Friday Night Flick.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Saturday SpecialAnother space sci-fi film that flew under the radar.
Cast & crew
Directed by Luc Besson
- Bruce WillisKorben Dallas
- Milla JovovichLeeloo
- Gary OldmanZorg
- Ian HolmCornelius
- Chris TuckerRuby Rhod
- Luke PerryBilly
- Brion JamesGeneral Munro
- Tommy Lister Jr.President Lindberg
- Lee EvansFog
- Charlie Creed-MilesDavid