Where to watch The Fifth Element (1997) tonight
The Fifth Element (1997) runs 2 h 6 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.6 from 12,322 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 6 min — ends 10:06 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Released
- May 2, 1997
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 from 12,322 votes
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Starring
- Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm
- Language
- French
- Original title
- Le Cinquième Élément
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Fifth Element?
- The Fifth Element is 2 h 6 min long (126 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:06 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Fifth Element rated?
- The Fifth Element is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The Fifth Element a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
- Where can I stream The Fifth Element?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: YouTube TV (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Man of Steel (2013)
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- Galaxy Quest (1999)
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
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