Film

The Fifth Element 1997

Directed by Luc Besson

  • Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
  • 126 min
  • PG-13

There is no future without it.

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.

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Epic, resolved, unpretentious and plot-driven.

  • intimateepic
  • resolvedopen-ended
  • unpretentiousprestige
  • character-ledplot-driven
  • effortlessdemanding

Who loves it, who doesn't

The Genre DevoteeThe Genre Devotee: loved by 10The Genre Devotee: disliked by 310 / 3The Prestige HunterThe Prestige Hunter: loved by 10The Prestige Hunter: disliked by 110 / 1The ProvocateurThe Provocateur: loved by 8The Provocateur: disliked by 28 / 2The Thrill ChaserThe Thrill Chaser: loved by 8The Thrill Chaser: disliked by 18 / 1The Comfort SeekerThe Comfort Seeker: loved by 7The Comfort Seeker: disliked by 17 / 1The CartographerThe Cartographer: loved by 88The SincereThe Sincere: loved by 5The Sincere: disliked by 35 / 3The FormalistThe Formalist: loved by 77loved (4★+)disliked (2.5★ or less)

116 profiled raters. Loved most by The Prestige Hunters; disliked most by The Empaths.