The Fifth Element (1997)

The Fifth Element rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

IMDb7.6/10· 540K votes

Rotten Tomatoes71%

Metacritic52%

TMDb7.577/10· 12K votes

With 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.6/10 on IMDb and 52/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.

About The Fifth Element

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 of The Fifth Element

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  Bruce Willis

  as Korben Dallas

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  Milla Jovovich

  as Leeloo

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  Gary Oldman

  as Zorg

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  Ian Holm

  as Cornelius

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  Chris Tucker

  as Ruby Rhod

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  Luke Perry

  as Billy

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  Brion James

  as General Munro

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  Tommy Lister Jr.

  as President Lindberg

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  Lee Evans

  as Fog

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  Charlie Creed-Miles

  as David

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  Tricky

  as Right Arm

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  John Neville

  as General Staedert

The Fifth Element facts

Original title

Le Cinquième Élément

Budget

$90M

Box office

$263.9M

Our take on The Fifth Element

Luc Besson's 1997 science-fiction adventure unfolds in the year 2257, when a taxi driver is unwittingly handed the task of saving a young woman who forms part of a key to humanity's survival. Besson wraps the premise in a boldly designed, hyper-colorful future, mixing propulsive action with a streak of offbeat humor and operatic excess. It suits viewers who enjoy science fiction that prizes imaginative world-building and playful style over strict plausibility. If you want a fast, visually inventive adventure that leans into spectacle and personality rather than solemnity, this remains a distinctive ride. Those seeking grounded, hard science fiction may find its exuberance too much.