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.
Movie The Fifth Element
Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi violence, some sexuality and brief nudity.
BBFC Reason
moderate sex references
BBFC Ratings info
THE FIFTH ELEMENT is a science fiction comedy, set In the 23rd Century, in which a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon that will save the Earth from destruction.
Sex:
A man and woman cavort in the sleeping quarters of a space transport. It is implied that the man performs oral sex, disappearing below the screen as the woman moans and gasps. She is then seen in a berth, arching her back and screaming in pleasure.
There is frequent violence in fights between humans and aliens, with shots fired and blows landed from fists and feet.
Sex & Nudity
moderate
Sex & Nudity Reason
A woman is shown wearing a tank top inside a glass tube from the side and at a distance.
A woman is given a change of clothes and changes behind a curtain nothing shown
A woman lying on a table has her breasts briefly visible before they are covered. In another scene she changes behind 2 people and her breasts can be seen again, slightly out of focus.
A brief implied sex scene, only shoulders and above are shown.
A man engages in an off-camera oral sex act with a woman. Her facial expressions during the implied act is shown. She moans but nothing is actually shown. Comedic scene.
Mildly revealing "futuristic" clothing (spandex, thongs, translucent plastic, etc.) on various characters throughout the film.
Violence & Gore
mild
Violence & Gore Reason
A woman is shot multiple times inside of an air vent offscreen, bullet wounds shown afterwards. She survives.
A man explodes. Pieces go flying but nothing identifiable and very brief.
A scene of martial-arts fighting where a woman beats up several aliens.
A large shootout occurs when some aliens try to overtake a large spaceship. Many people are shot and some explosions occur. A man shoots many aliens during this.
The villain uses a massive gun and shoots and kills several people.
50 % action with shooting
A young man accidentally fires off several mauser c-96 rounds at friendly aliens.
An alien woman is shot. Items she had hidden inside her body are pulled out of the wound by hand. Mostly off-camera, but some mild blue alien gore.
Profanity
mild
Profanity Reason
"Shit" is said 5 times.
"Bastard" is said twice.
"Goddamn" is said once.
"Pissed" is said once.
"Ass" is said twice.
"Hell" is said twice.
"Damn" is said once.
"God" said twelve times and "Christ" said once.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Reason
Champagne is said to be delivered at a hotel room and a man answers the door.
A priest character appears a bit inebriated at a spaceport bar, and his assistant shows up and has a quick drink.
A Rastafarian type character is briefly seen smoking what looks like a marijuana cigarette in one scene.
The main character and others are regularly seen smoking. The main character is rationed four cigarettes a day and is encouraged to quit.
Frightening & Intense Scenes
mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes Reason
Most of the violence is intense but it's nothing more than a standard futuristic action movie.
Many people and aliens are shot onscreen which may be frightening to some viewers.
A woman is shot and collapses which is somewhat intense.
The movie centers around trying to prevent an evil entity destroying all life in the universe.
Large and strange alien creatures appear throughout the film which may be frightening.
A woman is brought to tears watching (genuine) stock footage/photos of wars throughout human history.
A man is shown "bleeding" some sort of unexplained black goo from his forehead, implied to be the work of an evil alien.