126-minute classic The Fifth Element officially finds streaming home as Slow Horses star Gary Oldman draws Tubi viewers
A streaming hit again
The Fifth Element is among the ten most-watched movies on Tubi in the U.S., according to the article. Directed by Luc Besson, it was co-written by Besson and Robert Mark Kamen and stars Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman and Milla Jovovich.
The film has gained a dedicated fanbase since its release. Although it received a mixed response at the time, it has since been reassessed as an inventive, forward-looking science-fiction movie.
Slow Horses sets the backdrop
Slow Horses remains a popular spy thriller on streaming. Its sixth season finale, “Judgment Day,” helped the show reach No. 1 on Apple TV’s U.S. charts, overtaking Ted Lasso’s fourth season after that series had led for months.
Two additional seasons featuring Jackson Lamb, played by Oldman, have been confirmed. The show has produced a season each year, and viewers are now waiting for its next installment.
The film’s box-office run
The Fifth Element was made with a reported $95 million budget and earned $264 million worldwide. It opened at No. 1 at the North American box office and became the ninth-highest-grossing film worldwide in 1997.
The film’s later popularity has strengthened its reputation among fans, despite its initially mixed reception. Its current Tubi chart position reflects continued interest in the movie.
Key points
- The Fifth Element is among Tubi’s ten most-watched films in the U.S.
- The 126-minute film stars Gary Oldman, Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich.
- It earned $264 million worldwide against a reported $95 million budget.
- Slow Horses has two more confirmed seasons after its sixth season finale.