The Fountainhead
1949, English. Directed by King Vidor.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Fountainhead
The Fountainhead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- King VidorDirector
- Gary CooperHoward Roark
- Patricia NealDominique Francon
- Raymond MasseyGail Wynand
- Kent SmithPeter Keating
- Robert DouglasElsworth Toohey
- Henry HullHenry Cameron
- Ray CollinsRoger Enright
- Moroni OlsenChairman
- Jerome CowanAlvah Scarret
- Bob AldenNewsboy (uncredited)
- John AlvinYoung Intellectual (uncredited)
- Morris AnkrumProsecutor (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 June 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ayn Rand
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What The Fountainhead is based on
The Fountainhead is based on The Fountainhead, a 1943 novel by Ayn Rand, published by Bobbs-Merrill Company.
Novel · 1943
The Fountainhead
By Ayn Rand
Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Fountainhead: quick answers
Is The Fountainhead worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fountainhead?
The Fountainhead runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Fountainhead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fountainhead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fountainhead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fountainhead is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fountainhead on?
The Fountainhead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fountainhead?
If you liked The Fountainhead, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Falling in Love, Rebel in the Rye.
Who directed The Fountainhead?
The Fountainhead (1949) was directed by King Vidor and stars Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey.
What is The Fountainhead based on?
The Fountainhead is based on The Fountainhead, a 1943 novel by Ayn Rand, published by Bobbs-Merrill Company.