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The Fountainhead

1949Movie1 h 52 minNR

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes80%74%

A philosophical, intriguing drama movie about class and money and politics, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

No Man Takes What's Mine!

An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards.

Feels like

  • Individualism vs Conformity
  • Architectural Vision
  • Ideological Conflict
  • Romantic Drama
  • Strong-Willed Protagonist
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Social Commentary
  • Artistic Integrity

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
King Vidor
Written by
Ayn Rand
Produced by
Henry Blanke
Music by
Max Steiner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 25, 1949 · 1 h 52 min · NR

Released
June 25, 1949
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Gender-Blender Name, Pretty in Mink, My Girl Is Not a Slut +9

  • Gender-Blender Name
  • Pretty in Mink
  • My Girl Is Not a Slut
  • Dumbass Has a Point
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Train-Station Goodbye
  • Don't You Dare Pity Me!
  • Hard Truth Aesop
  • Plagiarism in Fiction
  • Break the Haughty
  • Insult Backfire
  • Only a Model

12 of 115 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fountainhead?"

Questions about The Fountainhead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fountainhead?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Fountainhead from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Fountainhead worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is The Fountainhead good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Fountainhead?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

What tropes does The Fountainhead use?

Gender-Blender NamePretty in MinkMy Girl Is Not a SlutDumbass Has a PointHeroic SacrificeTrain-Station GoodbyeDon't You Dare Pity Me!Hard Truth AesopPlagiarism in FictionBreak the HaughtyInsult BackfireOnly a Modeland 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 tropes for it, including Gender-Blender Name, Pretty in Mink, and My Girl Is Not a Slut.