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The Fifth Element (1997), directed by Luc Besson, is a science fiction film and is available to stream on 12 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.6/10 and 71% on Rotten Tomatoes from 11,611 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1997, it's a 1990s science fiction that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, and Gary Oldman. At 126 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Fifth Element online, the best option is Netflix for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, AMC, Philo, TNT, and Netflix Standard with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Twelve Monkeys, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- Yes — The Fifth Element is currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Fifth Element is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV, AMC, Philo, TNT, Netflix Standard with Ads in the US.
- No — The Fifth Element isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Netflix, YouTube TV, AMC, Philo, TNT, Netflix Standard with Ads.
- No — The Fifth Element isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Netflix, YouTube TV, AMC, Philo, TNT, Netflix Standard with Ads.
- The Fifth Element runs 2h 6m (126 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 71% · Metacritic 52/100.
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