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The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

May 2, 1997
126 min
Science FictionActionAdventure
7.6/ 10
11,258 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.6/10
11,258 votes
IMDB
7.6/10
533,958 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
52/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$90,000,000Production cost
Box Office$263,920,180Worldwide gross
Profit$173,920,180Profitable
ROI
+193.2%Return on investment
US Box Office$63,820,180Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 39 nominations total

Details

Production information

"There is no future without it."

Status

Released

Original Language

fr

Budget

$90,000,000

Revenue

$263,920,180

Production Companies

Gaumont

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