The Fifth Element (1997)
Le Cinquième Élément
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure • 2h 6m
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.
Director: Luc Besson
Cast: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker, Luke Perry, Brion James, Tommy Lister Jr., Lee Evans, Charlie Creed-Miles, Tricky, John Neville, John Bluthal, Mathieu Kassovitz, Christopher Fairbank, Kim Chan, Richard Leaf, Julie T. Wallace, Al Matthews, Maïwenn, John Bennett, Ivan Heng, Sonita Henry, Tim McMullan, Hon Ping Tang, George Khan, John Hughes, Roberto Bryce, Said Talidi, Justin Lee Burrows, Richard Ashton, Jerome St. John Blake, Kevin Molloy, Bill Reimbold, Colin Brooks, Anthony Chinn, Sam Douglas, Derek Ezenagu, David Kennedy, David Barrass, Roger Monk, Mac McDonald, Mark Seaton, Jean-Luc Caron, Riz Meedin, Jerry Ezekiel, Indra Ové, Nicole Merry, Stacey McKenzie, Rachel Willis, Genevieve Maylam, Josie Perez, Natasha Brice, Sophia Goth, Martin McDougall, Peter Dunwell, Paul Priestley, Jason Salkey, Stewart Harvey-Wilson, David Fishley, Carlton Chance, Gin Clarke, Vladimir McCrary, Clifton Lloyd Bryan, Aron Paramor, Alan Ruscoe, Christopher Adamson, Ève Salvail, Kaleem Janjua, Tyrone Tyrell, Kevin Brewerton, Vincenzo Pellegrino, Ian Beckett, Sonny Caldinez, Zeta Graff, Eddie Ellwood, Yui, Laura De Palma, Michael Culkin, Lenny McLean, Robert Oates, John Sharian, Sibyl Buck, Sarah Carrington, Grant James, Ali Yassine, Sean Buckley, Dane Messam, Nathan Hamlett, Cecil Cheng, Scott Woods, Leon Dekker, David Garvey, Stanley Kowalski, Omar Hibbert Williams, Robert Clapperton, Mia Frye, Leo Williams, C. Keith Martin, J.D. Dawodu, Patrick Nicholls, Shaun Davis, Roy Garcia Singh, Alex Georgijev, Marie Guillard, Renee Montemayor, Stina Richardson, Gillian M. Berrow, François Guillaume, Kristen Fick, Anita Koh, Kamay Lau, Inva Mula, Gito Santana, Frank Senger, Joss Skottowe, Fred Wood, Roger Wright
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1/4/2026
Additional Info
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 German4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 French Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray.
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 Germany4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 France Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray. The StudioCanal 4K Blu-Ray omits all the extras from previous releases, being barebones.
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 German4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 French Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray.
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 Germany4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 France Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray. The StudioCanal 4K Blu-Ray omits all the extras from previous releases, being barebones.
1/3/2026
Best Video Release
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2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.
StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release?
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2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.
StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release? Shows around 20mbps-higher overall video bitrate.
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2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.
StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release?
To
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.
StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release? Shows around 20mbps-higher overall video bitrate.
Best Audio Release
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2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has original 5.1
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2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has the original 5.1
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2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has original 5.1
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2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has the original 5.1
Additional Info
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years.
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 German4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 French Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray.
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years.
To
Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 German4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 French Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray.
1/3/2026
Best Video Release
From
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
To
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.
StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release?
From
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
To
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary) vs 2025 Sony 4K Blu-ray (Luc Besson Box Set). The first two have totally different texture.
StudioCanal: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
2017 Sony: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
2025 Sony: Supposedly an improved version of the 2017 release?
1/3/2026
Additional Info
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 Germany4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 France Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray. The StudioCanal 4K Blu-Ray omits all the extras from previous releases, being barebones.
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Disc info of the box set discs. This film have recieved multiple encode/versions in different regions over the years. The 2017 Germany4K Blu-ray is encoded differently than the 2017 Sony but not better. Also, the same can be said to 2024 France Gaumont 4K Blu-ray while comparing to the 2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray. The StudioCanal 4K Blu-Ray omits all the extras from previous releases, being barebones.
12/22/2025
Best Video Release
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2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say Italian is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because Italian had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
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2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
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2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say Italian is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because Italian had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
To
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray vs 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
12/18/2025
Best Audio Release
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2025 Sony UD 4K Blu-Ray has original 5.1
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2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has original 5.1
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2025 Sony UD 4K Blu-Ray has original 5.1
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2025 Sony US 4K Blu-ray has original 5.1
12/18/2025
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New Sony 4K Blu-ray with DV included in upcoming Luc Besson Collection
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Best Audio Release
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2025 Sony UD 4K Blu-Ray has original 5.1
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2025 Sony UD 4K Blu-Ray has original 5.1
10/21/2025
Upcoming Release
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New Sony 4K Blu-ray with DV included in upcoming Luc Besson Collection
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New Sony 4K Blu-ray with DV included in upcoming Luc Besson Collection
Blu-ray.com
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8/17/2025
Best Video Release
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2020 StudioCanal 4KBD vs 2017 Sony 4KBD (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
- Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
- Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
To
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say Italian is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because Italian had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
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2020 StudioCanal 4KBD vs 2017 Sony 4KBD (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
- Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
- Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
To
2020 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome 2017 Sony 4K Blu-ray (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say Italian is closer to the original theatrical release.
Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because Italian had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
8/17/2025
Best English-Friendly Release
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Studio Canal UK UHD
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StudioCanal UK UHD
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Studio Canal UK UHD
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StudioCanal UK UHD
Best Video Release
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Studio Canal UK UHD> Sony US, superior grading
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2020 StudioCanal 4KBD vs 2017 Sony 4KBD (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
- Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
- Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
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Studio Canal UK UHD> Sony US, superior grading
To
2020 StudioCanal 4KBD vs 2017 Sony 4KBD (20th annivesary), these two have totally different texture.
- Canal 4K: More natural looking. The white balance is rather yellow/orange. Some say it is closer to the original theatrical release.
- Sony 4K: More vibrant and impactful. The white balance is rather neutral. While color noise and grain can look busy because it had been sharpened and had micro-contrast boosted.
12/23/2024
