Immortality? Optional. Family drama? Guaranteed. In Fountain of Youth, Apple TV+ lets Guy Ritchie do what he does best: blow things up stylishly while John Krasinski and Natalie Portman sprint through ancient ruins, dodge gunfire, and trade sibling insults sharp enough to crack a relic. Think Thanksgiving dinner with way more explosions and fewer casseroles. Immortality’s the goal—but surviving each other is the real miracle.
What’s the Film About?
In Fountain of Youth, Krasinski plays Luke Purdue, a globe-trotting treasure hunter with enough charm to talk his way past a boulder trap and still have time to critique its architecture. He teams up with his estranged sister Charlotte (Portman), a museum curator with zero patience for her brother’s antics, to find the legendary spring that promises eternal life.
Directed by Guy Ritchie (the king of stylish chaos) and written by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac, The Amazing Spider-Man), the film throws the duo into a whirlwind of historical clues, art-based puzzles, car chases, ancient tombs, and the occasional Interpol agent (played by Arian Moayed, who always looks like he’s five minutes away from blowing a gasket).
Alongside them? Eiza González as a fierce protector of the fountain, Domhnall Gleeson as a sketchy billionaire, and Stanley Tucci—who, let’s be honest, elevates literally anything he’s in. The plot is part Indiana Jones, part National Treasure, with a sprinkle of family therapy session in motion.
Critics Say…
Reviews agree on one thing: Fountain of Youth knows exactly what it is—big, bold, and unapologetically fun. Some critics praised its glossy action and witty cast, while others wished it had gone deeper—but not everyone shows up to a treasure hunt hoping for a therapy session. If you’re looking for laughs, stunts, and historical puzzles that probably wouldn’t hold up to peer review, you’re in the right place.
Why Watch it on VidAngel?
Because even adventure movies could use a little less adrenaline and F-bombs, and a little more you not awkwardly fast-forwarding during family night.
Here’s the thing—Fountain of Youth has car chases, shootouts, close-quarters combat, and the kind of language you wouldn’t want your family repeating. That’s where VidAngel steps in.
With VidAngel, you can:
- Ditch the Distractions: Filter out the profanity and violence without losing the actual story—because, shocker, you can follow a plot without 37 expletives per scene.
- Make It Family-Friendly: In the matter of seconds, you can turn this movie into something your kids can actually watch without the stress.
- Control the Chaos: Customize the viewing experience so you get more of the witty banter and puzzle-solving, and less of the foul language.
In short, VidAngel lets you enjoy Guy Ritchie’s latest masterpiece comfortably with the whole family.
Starring: John Krasinski, a Man of Many Genres
If you’re still undecided, let’s take a moment to appreciate Krasinski’s glow-up:
- The Office: Gave us Jim Halpert, professional prankster and workplace heartthrob.
- A Quiet Place: Made silence terrifying.
- Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: When you want James Bond energy with fewer tuxedos
- 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Krasinski brings grit and gravitas as a CIA contractor in this intense Benghazi thriller.
- IF: He directed a movie with imaginary friends. Yes, really. And Ryan Reynolds.
As Luke Purdue, he flexes both his dad-joke energy and action-hero muscles. Not bad for a guy who once stapled Dwight’s phone in Jell-O.
And Natalie Portman… Who’s Basically Done Everything
From Black Swan’s ballerina meltdown to shaving her head in V for Vendetta, Portman brings both brains and intensity. In Fountain of Youth, she plays the sensible, over-it-all sister to Krasinski’s impulsive thrill-seeker—and honestly, she deserves an award for putting up with half the nonsense Luke causes.
Also, she was Thor once. You try juggling Shakespearean gods and museum budgets.
Final Verdict: Watch It—But Watch It Smarter
Fountain of Youth is a popcorn flick with brains. It’s fun, frenetic, and just the right amount of absurd. But it’s also proof that just because a film can include intense language and violence, doesn’t mean you have to sit through it.
So if you’re thinking of watching it, VidAngel it:
- Sign in to VidAngel.
- Link your Apple TV+ account (because yes, Apple is exclusive like that).
- Customize your filters.
- Enjoy your adventure without any surprises you didn’t sign up for.
Immortality Might Be a Myth. Filtering Isn’t.
You can’t drink from the Fountain of Youth, but you can preserve your sanity (and your kids’ vocabularies) with VidAngel. Skip what drags you out of the story, and keep what keeps you hooked. That’s not just good watching—it’s smart watching.
Watch smarter. Filter better. Live forever*.
(*Figuratively. Unless you find the fountain.)
