The Fountainhead (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, The Fountainhead is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 112 minutes. “No Man Takes What's Mine!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards.
Who’s in it. The Fountainhead stars Gary Cooper as Howard Roark, Patricia Neal as Dominique Francon, Raymond Massey as Gail Wynand and Kent Smith as Peter Keating, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Fountainhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fountainhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fountainhead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fountainhead (1949)?
- In US, The Fountainhead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fountainhead worth watching?
- The Fountainhead holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fountainhead?
- The Fountainhead stars Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey, Kent Smith and Robert Douglas.
- When was The Fountainhead released?
- The Fountainhead was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.