Fountainhead (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, Fountainhead is a drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. A botanist woos the secretary of an industrialist whose company threatens the local water supply.
Who’s in it. Fountainhead stars Keiji Sada, Ineko Arima, Yôko Katsuragi as Kuniko Osato and Toshiko Kobayashi as Ando's wife Yayoi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fountainhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fountainhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fountainhead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fountainhead (1956)?
- In US, Fountainhead is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fountainhead worth watching?
- Fountainhead holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fountainhead?
- Fountainhead stars Keiji Sada, Ineko Arima, Yôko Katsuragi, Toshiko Kobayashi and Shin Saburi.
- When was Fountainhead released?
- Fountainhead was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.