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‘Fountain of Youth’ Tops Streaming Charts Despite Poor Reviews

Guy Ritchie's action-adventure film becomes the most popular title on Rotten Tomatoes and a hit on Apple TV+, despite widespread criticism of its unoriginal plot and clunky dialogue.

Natalie Portman and John Krasinski in "Fountain of Youth."
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Overview

  • Released on Apple TV+ on May 23, 2025, 'Fountain of Youth' quickly became the platform's most-watched title in 99 countries.
  • The film, starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman, follows estranged siblings on a global quest to find the mythical Fountain of Youth.
  • Despite a low 36% critic score and 44% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is the most popular title on the site as of May 26, 2025.
  • Critics have panned the film for its clichéd storytelling, poor dialogue, and lack of originality, drawing comparisons to formulaic Netflix productions.
  • The movie's success raises questions about Apple TV+'s evolving content strategy and whether it is shifting toward mass-appeal, formula-driven films.