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The Fountain (2006)

“What if you could live forever?”

6.9/10 · 3,222 votes 1h 36m pg-13 AdventureRomanceDramaScience-fiction

#63 of 217 films from 2006 #632 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Written by Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel

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Overview

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.

Cast

Hugh Jackmanas Tomás / Tom Creo / Tommy
Rachel Weiszas Isabel / Izzi Creo
Ellen Burstynas Dr. Lillian Guzetti
Mark Margolisas Father Avila
Stephen McHattieas Grand Inquisitor Silecio
Fernando Hernándezas Lord of Xibalba
Cliff Curtisas Captain Ariel
Sean Patrick Thomasas Antonio
Donna Murphyas Betty
Ethan Supleeas Manny
Richard McMillanas Henry
Lorne Brassas Dr. Alan Lipper
Abraham Aronofskyas Lab Technician
Renee Asofskyas Lab Technician

Facts

Release dateNovember 22, 2006
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAdventure, Romance, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$15,304,890 (0.4× budget)
IMDbtt0414993

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Questions

How long is The Fountain?
The Fountain runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Fountain worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 3,222 votes, which places it #63 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 71%) and #632 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Fountain?
The Fountain was directed by Darren Aronofsky. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Whale (2022), Black Swan (2010).
Who stars in The Fountain?
Hugh Jackman as Tomás / Tom Creo / Tommy; Rachel Weisz as Isabel / Izzi Creo; Ellen Burstyn as Dr. Lillian Guzetti; Mark Margolis as Father Avila; Stephen McHattie as Grand Inquisitor Silecio; Fernando Hernández as Lord of Xibalba.
What is The Fountain rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Fountain?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1926.

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