The Fifth Element (1997)
A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.
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.
How intense is The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What The Fifth Element feels like
- Tone
- campypulpyhigh octanewhimsical
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Fifth Element
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Fifth Element for you?
Is The Fifth Element scary?
Only a little. The Fifth Element has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Fifth Element gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Fifth Element sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Fifth Element OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element is streaming on Netflix and AMC+.
Does The Fifth Element have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
More like The Fifth Element
Matched on genre, tone, intensity and pace, not just keywords.
Dan Da Dan (2024)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentlessHigh schoolers gain absurd superpowers and face relentless, darkly comic paranormal threats in a pulpy, campy adventure.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · briskAn abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.
Inception (2010)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentlessA relentless, cerebral adventure unfolds as a thief infiltrates dreams to plant an idea.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA found family of misfits unravels a cosmic mystery with broad humor and a bittersweet, epic scope.
The Umbrella Academy (2019)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavySuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.
Ready Player One (2018)Light gore · strong violence · relentlessA virtual treasure hunt through an epic, nostalgic world delivers relentless, high-octane adventure.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastatingA cosmic despot gathers artifacts of unimaginable power, forcing heroes to fight a relentless, high-stakes battle for all reality.
Iron Man 3 (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · briskA brilliant inventor battles a powerful terrorist in a brisk, high-octane adventure with witty humor.
Find The Fifth Element in
Want five more like The Fifth Element?
Tell CouchRot the mood. It picks from what you can actually stream and learns from every rating.
Get CouchRot, it's freeThis product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Intensity, tone and pace tags are CouchRot's own.