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The Fifth Element

1997 · 126 min · PG-13
Directed by Luc Besson
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
“There is no future without it.”

The Fifth Element (1997) is a science fiction, action, adventure film directed by Luc Besson. On Plot-hole, players averaged 1.9/5, with 58% solving the puzzle and 42% failing it, making it the #47 hardest puzzle of 214 in the archive. 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.

7.6
IMDb
70%
Rotten Tomatoes
52
Metacritic
7.6
TMDB
Plot-hole Difficulty: Hard
1.9/5
Avg Score
58%
Solved
42%
Failed
340
Players
#47
Difficulty Rank

The Plot-hole Puzzle

Puzzle #216 · October 21, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A distant future where Earth is a polluted, chaotic mess.
The Character (Clue 4)
A cab driver gets caught up in a quest to save all life.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
Four ancient stones must be combined with a fifth element to stop evil.
The Twist (Clue 2)
A mysterious woman with orange hair falls into his cab from the sky.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich save the universe in Luc Besson's colorful sci-fi film.
The answer
The Fifth Element

Cast

Bruce Willis as Korben DallasMilla Jovovich as LeelooGary Oldman as ZorgIan Holm as CorneliusChris Tucker as Ruby RhodLuke Perry as BillyBrion James as General MunroTommy Lister Jr. as President Lindberg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Fifth Element hard to guess on Plot-hole?
The Fifth Element had an average score of 1.9/5. 58% of players solved it, while 42% failed — a hard puzzle.
Who directed The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker, Luke Perry, Brion James, Tommy Lister Jr..
What genre is The Fifth Element?
The Fifth Element is listed under Science Fiction, Action, Adventure.
Where does The Fifth Element rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
The Fifth Element ranks #47 of 214 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).
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