The Fountain (2006)
An epic, dreamlike odyssey spans a thousand years, exploring love and mortality with surreal, intimate melancholy.
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.
How intense is The Fountain?
The Fountain has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Fountain feels like
- Tone
- melancholydreamlikeepicintimatesurreal
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Fountain
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Fountain for you?
Is The Fountain scary?
No. The Fountain is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Fountain gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Fountain sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Fountain OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Fountain?
The Fountain runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream The Fountain?
The Fountain is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Fountain have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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