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The Fifth Element

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
465K
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POPULARITY
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Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, and Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element (1997)
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
465K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
137
17
  • Director
    • Luc Besson
  • Writers
    • Luc Besson(screenplay by)
    • Robert Mark Kamen(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Gary Oldman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Luc Besson
  • Writers
    • Luc Besson(screenplay by)
    • Robert Mark Kamen(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Gary Oldman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 942User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 39 nominations total

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    Photos232

    Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element (1997)
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    Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element (1997)
    Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element (1997)
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    Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element (1997)
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    Top cast

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    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Korben Dallasas Korben Dallas
    Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich
    • Leelooas Leeloo
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Zorgas Zorg
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Corneliusas Cornelius
    Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker
    • Ruby Rhodas Ruby Rhod
    Luke Perry
    Luke Perry
    • Billyas Billy
    Brion James
    Brion James
    • General Munroas General Munro
    Tom Lister Jr.
    Tom Lister Jr.
    • President Lindbergas President Lindberg
    • (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
    Lee Evans
    Lee Evans
    • Fogas Fog
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    • Davidas David
    • (as Charlie Creed Miles)
    Tricky
    Tricky
    • Right Armas Right Arm
    John Neville
    John Neville
    • General Staedertas General Staedert
    John Bluthal
    John Bluthal
    • Professor Pacolias Professor Pacoli
    Mathieu Kassovitz
    Mathieu Kassovitz
    • Muggeras Mugger
    Christopher Fairbank
    Christopher Fairbank
    • Mactilburghas Mactilburgh
    Kim Chan
    Kim Chan
    • Thaias Thai
    Richard Leaf
    Richard Leaf
    • Neighbouras Neighbour
    Julie T. Wallace
    Julie T. Wallace
    • Major Iceborgas Major Iceborg
    • Director
      • Luc Besson
    • Writers
      • Luc Besson(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Robert Mark Kamen(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • alien
    • futuristic city
    • race against time
    • future
    • taxi driver
    • 307 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It Mu5t Be Found.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi violence, some sexuality and brief nudity
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The "Divine Language", spoken by Leeloo, was invented by co-writer and director Luc Besson, and further refined by Milla Jovovich, who had little trouble learning and developing it, as she was already fluent in four languages. The language had only four hundred words. He and Milla Jovovich held conversations, and wrote letters to each other in the language as practice. By the end of filming, they were able to have full conversations in this language.
    • Goofs
      Zorg's limp switches from his right leg to his left leg and then back again several times throughout the film.
    • Quotes

      Police: Are you classified as human?

      Korben Dallas: Negative, I am a meat popsicle.

    • Alternate versions
      In the theatrical release, Korben Dallas initially opens his door after hearing the door chime. He looks into the monitor, sees the empty hallway, opens the door, and then almost gets mugged. This scene was edited for the ABC presentation.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Fifth Element (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Alech Taadi
      Performed by Khaled
      Composed by Khaled
      © Barclay 1993
      Courtesy of Polygram Special Projects

    User reviews942

    Review
    Top review
    Multi Pass.
    Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich star in this wonderful sci-fi tale. Chock full of killer performances and excellent effects.

    Korben Dallas is your average ordinary New York taxi driver. Fresh out of the military, unlucky in love and this close to losing his job. One day the ultimate fare literally falls into his lap as Leeloo enters his life via the roof of his cab. Leeloo it seems was genetically manipulated to be the ultimate weapon against pure evil but her beauty and butt-kicking hide a more fragile nature that Dallas and a host of others will have to step up and help her save humanity.

    This amazing sci-fi adventure from Luc (Leon) Besson has a little something for everyone. Beauty (the gorgeous Jovovich with orange hair even), action and gun-play, excellent acting, amazing visual effects, romance, creative sets and costume design, dynamic and interesting music and a mildly annoying but funny Chris Tucker. You name it…this film has it in spades. 5th Element is hands down one of the best science fiction films ever.

    I've seen it many times and always want more. I highly recommended it.
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    • Jan 23, 2005

    FAQ9

    • What is the black liquid that runs down Zorg's head when the great evil talks to him? If it's blood, why does he bleed when there is no wound and even at all?
    • What is 'The Fifth Element' about?
    • Is 'The Fifth Element' based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Swedish
      • German
      • Arabic
      • Egyptian (Ancient)
    • Also known as
      • The 5th Element
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont
      • Pinewood Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $93,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $63,820,180
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,031,345
      • May 11, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $263,920,180
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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