Fountain of Youth is a 2025 action-adventure film directed by Guy Ritchie, featuring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as estranged siblings on a quest to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. The film was released exclusively on Apple TV+ on May 23, 2025.Movie Insider+5AP News+5Apple+5SoapCentral+4The Washington Post+4AP News+4
๐ฌ Plot Overview
The story follows Luke Purdue (Krasinski), an adventurer seeking to honor his late father's legacy by locating the legendary Fountain of Youth. He enlists the help of his sister, Charlotte (Portman), an art curator, and her son, Thomas, in deciphering clues hidden within Renaissance paintings. Their journey takes them across the globe—from Vienna and Cairo to Bangkok and London—as they race against time and adversaries to uncover the fountain's location. The expedition is funded by Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson), a wealthy, terminally ill man desperate for immortality. Along the way, they encounter Esme (Eiza Gonzรกlez), a mysterious guardian of the fountain. The climax unfolds within the Great Pyramid of Giza, where the true nature of the fountain is revealed, leading to a confrontation that tests their values and desires. Decider+5The Washington Post+5Roger Ebert+5EW.com+4Decider+4The Washington Post+4EW.com+2AP News+2The Washington Post+2news+14EW.com+14Decider+14
๐ Cast
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John Krasinski as Luke Purdue
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Natalie Portman as Charlotte Purdue
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Eiza Gonzรกlez as Esme
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Domhnall Gleeson as Owen Carver
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Arian Moayed as Inspector Jamal Abbas
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Laz Alonso as Patrick Murphy
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Carmen Ejogo as Deb McCall
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Stanley Tucci as The Elder
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Benjamin Chivers as ThomasIMDb+7Screen Rant+7Roger Ebert+7The Daily Beast+12Wikipedia+12Wikipedia+12Next Best Picture+4IMDb+4The Movie Database+4Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3The Movie Database+3
๐บ Where to Watch
Fountain of Youth is available for streaming exclusively on Apple TV+.Apple
๐ฐ Critical Reception
The film has received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its high production values and global settings, some reviewers have criticized it for lacking originality and emotional depth. The Washington Post described it as "formulaic and uninspired," noting that it mimics tropes from several popular adventure films without adding anything new. Similarly, The Daily Beast labeled it a "subpar Indiana Jones imitation," pointing out issues with character development and storytelling. The Daily Beast+1Wikipedia+1The Washington Post
๐ฅ Trailer
For a glimpse into the film's adventure, you can watch the official trailer below:
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