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Movie Info

Release Date: May 02, 1997
Runtime: 126 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Action Science Fiction Adventure
Budget: $90,000,000
Revenue: $263,920,180
Original Language: French
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Critic Scores
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71%
Tomatometer
52
52/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
11,556 votes
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7.6/10
IMDb
542,074 votes
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The Fifth Element

1997

"Save the future, unlock the ultimate power."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The 5th Element? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Le 5Γ¨me Γ©lΓ©ment? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Al cincilea element πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ CA: El cinquΓ¨ element? All international titles (4) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $90,000,000
Revenue: $263,920,180
Profit $173,920,180
ROI +193.2% (2.9x)

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The Fifth Element is directed by Luc Besson .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Fifth Element

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  • During production, director Luc Besson collaborated closely with comic book artist Jean 'Moebius' Giraud to create the film's distinct visual style, which drew heavily from various graphic novels.

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  • The character of Leeloo was originally considered for actress Milla Jovovich, who had previously auditioned for other roles in different films but was ultimately cast due to her unique screen presence.

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  • A subtle nod to the film's influence can be found in the design of the 'Mangalores', the alien mercenaries, whose appearance was inspired by various science fiction and fantasy artworks prevalent in the 1990s.

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  • During the scene where Korben Dallas is being interviewed by the police, a background character can be seen holding a sign that reads 'Besson Rules', which is a playful tribute to the film's director.

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  • One continuity mistake occurs when Korben Dallas is shown holding a gun; the position of his hands changes between shots, which can be noticeable during the action sequences.

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