Film · 1997
The Fifth Element
Directed by Luc Besson · starring Sonita Henry, Bruce Willis and Gary Oldman
- 6.4 Users40 votes
Synopsis
New York cab driver Korben Dallas didn't mean to be a hero, but he just picked up the kind of fare that only comes along every five thousand years: A perfect beauty, a perfect being, a perfect weapon. Now, together, they must save the world.
Where to watch The Fifth Element
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 126 min2 hours and 6 minutes
- Budget
- $90mColumbia Pictures
- Rating
- PGParental guidance
- How long is The Fifth Element?
- 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes).
- When was The Fifth Element released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 5 June 1997.
- Who directed The Fifth Element?
- Luc Besson.
- Who is in The Fifth Element?
- It stars Sonita Henry, Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman and Milla Jovovich.
- Where can I watch The Fifth Element?
- In the UK it is available with a channel on Now and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (23)-
Sonita Henry President's Aide
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Bruce Willis Korben Dallas
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Gary Oldman Zorg
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Milla Jovovich Leeloo
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Ian Holm Cornelius
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Chris Tucker Ruby Rhod
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Luke Perry Billy
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Brion James General Munro
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Tommy 'Tiny' Lister President Lindberg
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Lee Evans Fog
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Writers
- Luc Besson
Reviews
6.4 40 votes
- 108 %
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- ≤528 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1998 1 nomination
Soundtrack
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