The Fifth Element poster

The Fifth Element (1997)

Film · 2h 6m · Rated PG-13 · In French

Action, Adventure, Foreign (non-English), Sci-Fi

A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.

Big broad humor. A late-night trip at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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The Fifth Element parents guide

The thing to know: moderate sex and nudity, more than a PG-13 usually carries. Beyond that, some strong language and strong violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Fifth Element scary?
Only a little. The Fifth Element has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Fifth Element?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is The Fifth Element rated, and is it OK for kids?
Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with moderate sex and nudity, some strong language, and strong violence.

What is The Fifth Element about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byLuc Besson
StarringBruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker, Luke Perry

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