Plot — What is The Fountain of Youth about?
A darkly comic fable about vanity and desire, "The Fountain of Youth" follows a newly married couple whose relationship is destabilized by the arrival of a potion that promises centuries of youth and beauty—but in a quantity sufficient for only one person. As temptation and resentment grow, the gift becomes a catalyst for moral and emotional collapse. Written, directed, and narrated by Orson Welles and based on John Collier’s short story “Youth from Vienna,” the film uses stylized narration and experimental visual techniques to construct a compact essay on human vanity. (Note: Originally produced in 1956 as a television pilot and broadcast once in 1958 as part of NBC’s Colgate Theatre anthology series (S1E5); it later achieved independent archival and cultural status, including a 1958 Peabody Award.)
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | TV Movie, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 27 min |
| Audience Score | 62% (6.2/10, 17 votes) |
The Fountain of Youth — FAQ
Is The Fountain of Youth worth watching? The Fountain of Youth holds a 6.2/10 rating from 17 viewers. A darkly comic fable about vanity and desire, "The Fountain of Youth" follows a newly married couple whose relationship is destabilized by the arrival of a potion that promises centuries of youth and beauty—but in a quan
Who directed The Fountain of Youth? Directed by Orson Welles.
Who is in the cast of The Fountain of Youth? It stars Marjorie Bennett, Madge Blake, Billy House, Rick Jason, Nancy Kulp, Joi Lansing and more.
Where can I stream The Fountain of Youth? Streaming availability for The Fountain of Youth is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Fountain of Youth release? It released in 1958.
