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Fountain of Youth Tops Streaming Charts Despite Criticism

One film that audiences are eagerly engaging with is Apple TV+’s Fountain of Youth, an adventure film directed by Guy Ritchie that explores the legendary fountain of the same name. This film has rapidly become a massive success on the streaming platform, even in light of the John Krasinski-led film’s release just a few months prior, which was met with largely adverse critiques.

As of the time this article is being published, the Fountain of Youth film proudly holds the #1 position among the most-streamed movies on Apple TV+. It has surpassed other notable titles from the platform, such as the thrilling sci-fi epic The Gorge featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, along with the captivating feature Echo Valley starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney. Despite its critical reception, where it garnered a mere 35% score from critics and a 38% score from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, its popularity among viewers at home remains undeniable.

Fountain of Youth features John Krasinski as Luke Purdue, a once-renowned archaeologist on a quest for the Fountain of Youth. He persuades his sister Charlotte, played by Natalie Portman, to embark on this adventure alongside him. As they delve deeper into their quest, they uncover surprising connections between their family legacy and the fabled fountain. They must navigate dangerous situations, all while being pursued by ruthless raiders. The film also boasts an impressive supporting cast, including Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, and Stanley Tucci.

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Experience Guy Ritchie’s Vision in ‘Fountain of Youth’

Fountain of Youth represents a rare misstep for Guy Ritchie, a director celebrated for his dynamic adventure films and high-octane action projects, reminiscent of Indiana Jones. His previous film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which also starred González, received a warmer reception and achieved a commendable box office of $60 million. Ritchie shines in action-oriented narratives, as evidenced by films like Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant and the critically acclaimed The Gentlemen, which not only received accolades but also inspired a Netflix television spin-off featuring Theo James.

In directing Fountain of Youth, Ritchie collaborated with screenwriter James Vanderbilt. The project was produced by Skydance, leveraging its first-look deal with Apple, and brought to life by a talented team, including producers David Ellison, Don Granger, and Dana Goldberg for Skydance, along with Tripp Vinson of Vinson Films, and other key contributors such as William Sherak, Paul Neinstein, Ivan Atkinson, and Jake Myers.

You can now enjoy Fountain of Youth streaming on Apple TV+.

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Discover the Thrills of Fountain of Youth

Release Date
May 19, 2025

Runtime
126 minutes

Writers
James Vanderbilt

Producers
Jake Myers, William Sherak, Dana Goldberg, David Ellison, Don Granger, Tripp Vinson, Ivan Atkinson

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