

The Fifth Element
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Where to watch The Fifth Element in United States
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Where is The Fifth Element streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV, TNT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan, SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | TF1+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element is a 1997 French-language science fiction, action and adventure film directed by Luc Besson. The cast is led by Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 11800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, TNT.
The Fifth Element was produced by Gaumont and made in France. It was released on May 2, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $90 million, it went on to gross $264 million worldwide.
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Writers
- Robert Mark Kamen, Luc Besson
- Release date
- May 2, 1997
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $264 million
- Production
- Gaumont
The Fifth Element cast & crew
The Fifth Element was directed by Luc Besson and written by Robert Mark Kamen and Luc Besson.
The cast features Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas, Milla Jovovich as Leeloo, Gary Oldman as Zorg, Ian Holm as Cornelius, Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod, and Luke Perry as Billy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Éric Serra, cinematography is by Thierry Arbogast, and it was produced by Patrice Ledoux and Andrew Millstein.
Is The Fifth Element worth watching?
The Fifth Element holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 11,796 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, action, and adventure, The Fifth Element is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fifth Element
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Cast of The Fifth Element

Bruce Willis
Korben Dallas

Milla Jovovich
Leeloo

Gary Oldman
Zorg

Ian Holm
Cornelius

Chris Tucker
Ruby Rhod

Luke Perry
Billy

Brion James
General Munro

Tommy Lister Jr.
President Lindberg

Lee Evans
Fog

Charlie Creed-Miles
David

Tricky
Right Arm

John Neville
General Staedert
The Fifth Element — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fifth Element in United States?
The Fifth Element is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, TNT, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Fifth Element on Netflix?
Yes — The Fifth Element is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Fifth Element in?
The Fifth Element is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, Swedish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is The Fifth Element rated?
The Fifth Element is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 11,796 ratings.











