The Fifth Element (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1997, The Fifth Element is an action, thriller, fantasy and adventure film directed by Luc Besson, running about 126 minutes. “There is no future without it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Element stars Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas, Milla Jovovich as Leeloo, Gary Oldman as Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg and Ian Holm as Father Vito Cornelius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Fifth Element has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $263.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, YouTube TV and AMC and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fifth Element page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Element tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Element (1997)?
- In US, The Fifth Element is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fifth Element worth watching?
- The Fifth Element holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fifth Element?
- The Fifth Element stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm and Chris Tucker.
- When was The Fifth Element released?
- The Fifth Element was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.