The Fifth Element (1997) Sci-Fi Action Adventure

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical May 09, 1997 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure | Runtime 2h 06m
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The Fifth Element Plot Synopsis:

In the twenty-third century, the universe is threatened by evil. The only hope for mankind is the Fifth Element, who comes to Earth every five thousand years to protect the humans with four stones of the four elements: fire, water, Earth and air. A Mondoshawan spacecraft is bringing The Fifth Element back to Earth but it is destroyed by the evil Mangalores. However, a team of scientists use the DNA of the remains of the Fifth Element to rebuild the perfect being called Leeloo. She escapes from the laboratory and stumbles upon the taxi driver and former elite commando Major Korben Dallas that helps her to escape from the police. Leeloo tells him that she must meet Father Vito Cornelius to accomplish her mission. Meanwhile, the Evil uses the greedy and cruel Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg and a team of mercenary Mangalores to retrieve the stones and avoid the protection of Leeloo. But the skilled Korben Dallas has fallen in love with Leeloo and decides to help her to retrieve the stones.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay.

Tagline: It Mu5t Be Found.

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Official Trailer

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The Fifth Element Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 126 minutes /
Genres:  Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Directors: Luc Besson
Stars: Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich, Chris Tucker … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 09, 1997
Box Office: $63,820,180
Awards: 10
Nominations: 39

What is The Fifth Element Streaming On?

The Fifth Element is Streaming on Netflix, Peacock, Tubi
Language: English, Swedish, German, Arabic, Egyptian (A
Country: France, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Fifth Element Release Dates In Theaters: May 09, 1997, Netflix: Apr 01, 2019, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023, Blu-ray 4K: Jul 11, 2017
Writers: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Producers: John A. Amicarella, Patrice Ledoux, Iain Smith
Editors: Sylvie Landra
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