The Fountain (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1988, The Fountain is a comedy and drama film directed by Yuri Mamin, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of a Moscow's apartment building that is slowly falling apart, literally. First, the hot water has been cut off by an old man from Asia, who could not stand it being wasted. Then the roof is starting to collapse. Finally, the electricity has been cut off. All the tenants of the building, no matter how different they were, find themselves in the same situation.
Who’s in it. The Fountain stars Viktor Mikhaylov as Павел Павлович Митрофанов, Zhanna Kerimtayeva as Майя Сатыбалдиевна Лагутина, Asankul Kuttubayev as Сатыбалды Кербабаевич Кербабаев and Sergey Dreyden as Пётр Николаевич Лагутин, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Fountain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fountain (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fountain worth watching?
- The Fountain holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fountain?
- The Fountain stars Viktor Mikhaylov, Zhanna Kerimtayeva, Asankul Kuttubayev, Sergey Dreyden and Nina Usatova.
- When was The Fountain released?
- The Fountain was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.