The Fountain (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, The Fountain is a drama, adventure, romance and science fiction film directed by Darren Aronofsky, running about 96 minutes. “Death is the road to awe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.
Who’s in it. The Fountain stars Hugh Jackman as Tomás / Tom Creo / Tommy, Rachel Weisz as Isabel / Izzi Creo, Ellen Burstyn as Dr. Lillian Guzetti and Mark Margolis as Father Avila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Fountain has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.
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 Fountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fountain (2006)?
- In US, The Fountain 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 Fountain worth watching?
- The Fountain holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fountain?
- The Fountain stars Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis and Stephen McHattie.
- When was The Fountain released?
- The Fountain was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.