The Fountain (2006)

★ 6.9 1h 36m 3,064 votes IMDb
Drama Sci-Fi Romance Adventure
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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.

The Fountain

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Cast

Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman as Tomás / Tom Creo / Tommy Age 57 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine, playing it across the ...
Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz as Isabel / Izzi Creo Age 56 · Westminster, London, England, UK Rachel Hannah Weisz (/vaɪs/; born 7 March 1970) is an English actress. Known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters, she has received several awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA A...
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn as Dr. Lillian Guzetti Age 93 · Detroit, Michigan, USA Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women in dramas, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a...
Mark Margolis
Mark Margolis as Father Avila Died 2023 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Mark Margolis (November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor, who had been making films since 1976. Margolis went to Temple University briefly before moving to New York City, where he stu...
Stephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie as Grand Inquisitor Silecio Age 79 · Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Stephen McHattie (born February 3, 1947) is a Canadian stage, film and television actor. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Manhattan, New York, USA..
Cliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis as Captain Ariel Age 57 · Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand Clifford Vivian Devon Curtis (born July 27, 1968) is a New Zealand actor. His film credits include Once Were Warriors (1994), Three Kings (1999), Training Day (2001), Whale Rider (2002), Collateral Da...
Director Darren Aronofsky
Cast Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis, Stephen McHattie, Fernando Hernández, Cliff Curtis, Sean Patrick Thomas, Donna Murphy, Ethan Suplee

Audience Reviews

J4stringthang Feb 06, 2014
SCI-FI Lovers BEWARE! What a MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT! I thought this was going to be some awesome Sci-fi flick traveling through time and fighting to be with each other. (You know like all the other new Sci-fi flicks today). I was WRONG. Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman are both amazing actors, however I found the Fountain to be WAY TO artsy / independent film for me.
Andres Gomez 5/10 Mar 06, 2014
A simple story told in a very complicated way. Not the best of Aronofsky's works.
Travis Bell 9.5/10 Mar 06, 2014
Contrary to many opinions of this film, The Fountain stands as an all time favourite of mine. The layering of timelines combined with Aronofsky's eye just made for a beautiful experience.

A truly underrated masterpiece.
Frode Lindeijer Jul 08, 2018
Full of symbolism and pretty pictures this movie will strike your soul if you have one. Once the credits roll it will be like waking from a dream.
Lewisly 10/10 Jan 05, 2024
You will either love it, or think it absurd.

Aronofsky is at full symbolic best in this film, so if you buy into it, buy his vision and embrace the meditation on themes it is glorious.

If you want an engaging narrative and some cool sci fi, go watch Gravity.

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