Bruce Willis, Chris Tucker, Gary Oldman

A cab driver in the 23rd century finds himself battling an evil force during an apocalyptic war as he tries to secure a mysterious fifth element.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 53 min.

Directed by: Luc Besson

Release Date: May 9, 1997

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DVD Release Date: December 9, 1997

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  • October 10, 2006
    It's Star Wars for the MTV Generation.
  • September 14, 2009
    The fifth Elements is to Besson, as Metropolis is to Fritz Lang with a bit of Scott's Blade Runner thrown in for good measure. Although it's definitely influenced by the two films, Besson has made a truly original futuristic film with the Fifth Element that, with the exception of...( read more) Chris Tucker, is a near perfect action/adventure film.
  • July 23, 2009
    A truly incrediable, amazing, outstanding, hilarious experiment with loads of non-stop explosive action and outragious laughs from start to finish. It's pure fun and enjoyment from begining to end. An unforgettable and original visionary ride. An astonishing masterpiece. An insta...( read more)nt classic. A film of great vision that explodes off the screen. A truly visualley stunning and enormessly satisfying adventure. The special effects are astonishing showing great images and characters. This is such an amazing and mind-blowing adventure thats so much fun you cant get enough. Director, Luc Besson creates a tremendously entertaing, well-written and expertly crafted Sci-fi classic that stands with the likes of Star Wars. Bruce Willis is teriffic. Chris Tucker is hysterical. Gary Oldman is outragious.
  • July 18, 2009
    This is a great sci fi action romp. Looks absolutely stunning and again cool as ice. The story is abit stupid and not too original but the gun fights, aliens and design of the whole thing is kick ass. Milla is also very cute here, this is almost as good as star wars for creativen...( read more)ess, right down to the look of the flat where Willis lives.
  • June 21, 2009
    Excellent! Et je dirai même plus!

    La jeune Milla Jovovich est simplement phénoménale. Bruce Willis toujours aussi bien représenté dans son personnage.

    Ce film me donne l'eau à la bouche! Je ne sais pas quoi en dire! Simplement parfait! Ce film est le cinquième élément haha :P...( read more) !!!
  • November 18, 2009
    This must be one of Chris Tucker's greatest roles ever haha
  • November 15, 2009
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  • November 15, 2009
    one of my all time fav.
  • November 13, 2009
    one of my favorite bruce willis movies...still one of the best action and comedy movie...
  • November 12, 2009
    Great film unique characters

Critic Reviews


June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The Fifth Element has to be the most creative visualization since Tim Burton's first Batman in 1989. On top of that, it's a whole lot of fun. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

One of the great goofy movies -- a film so preposterous I wasn't surprised to discover it was written by a teenage boy. full review

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Comments


  • zzaiulia
    May 24, 2009
    ohh..it's my favorit!!! i love it....Milla Jovovich its the best!!! :P
  • Rosepetal75
    February 20, 2009
    The Fifth Element airs tonight on 5:00PM-7:30PM & 7:30PM-10:00PM on TNT HD/8:00PM-10:30PM & 10:30PM-Midnight on TNT.
  • starlimitz2
    October 15, 2008
    It's Korben Dallas, actually
  • HootusMaximus
    June 24, 2008
    I only speak two languages.
    English and Bad English.

    --Dallas Korben, The Fifth Element
  • shannonwilmakemukton
    April 19, 2008
    Could watch this over and over. Make's me laugh for the longest time. I love it
  • Aritosgold
    November 1, 2007
    This is a great movie
  • MorpheusOne
    October 4, 2007
    It looked good in the previews, but basically it sucked. To catch it on cable it might be worth it, but if you waste(d) your money renting it or seeing it in the theater, then I just can't help but feel bad for you.
  • johngallon4
    September 20, 2007
    brill movie i seen it loads of times
  • brynncess13
    August 19, 2007
    this was my favorite movie when i first watched it(i was 8) and has been ever since.
  • dolphin122074
    July 16, 2007
    oh yea I love the take out china guy.

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