Guy Ritchie’s latest globetrotting action movie,Fountain of Youth,takes its characters across the world in search of the mythological source of immortality, and the film’s crew used plenty of real-world locations to bring this story to life.Fountain of Youthdraws inspiration from movies likeIndiana JonesandNational Treasurethrough its entertaining blend of action and history, with two great lead performances from John Krasinski and Natalie Portman.
WhileRichie typically casts the same actorsin many of his movies,Fountain of Youthis a major departure for the director, bringing on several new faces and trying out a completely new genre that he’s never experimented with before. While the result is somewhat messy in its execution, the film is a really fun homage to classic adventure movies that will take audiences back to their childhoods with its bold, classic Hollywood storytelling.Fountain of Youthrevealed several real-world filming locations in the production notes shared withScreen Rant.
Bangkok, Thailand
The Opening Motorcycle Chase
The opening scene ofFountain of Youthis one of the movie’s most intense moments right from the beginning, and the entire sequence was filmed on location in Thailand’s capital.
The high-speed chase follows Krasinski’s protagonist as he’s chased through the busy center of Bangkok by the local mafia, and the practical stunts and risky choreography immediately kickFountain of Youthoff with a bang. Althoughthis chase was originally intended to happen in Mumbai, the scouting crew imagined the shoulder-to-shoulder streets of Bangkok would make for a more intense sequence.
Vienna, Austria
The Library Fight Scene + Underground Sewer Escape
Fountain of Youthmay not beRitchie’s best movie, but it certainly features some of his best action set pieces. One of the film’s most memorable scenes takes place in the Austrian National Library, where Krasinski’s protagonist gets into a brutal fight and the entire thing is captured with sweeping drone footage.The sequence was filmed between exhibitions at the National Library. The crew also capturedFountain of Youth’s sewer escape scene in Vienna, using the same location that features in the iconic scene from Carol Reed’sThe Third Man.
Cairo, Egypt
The Great Pyramids of Giza
Although it’s typically forbidden for film crews to land planes or helicopters around the Great Pyramids, Ritchie accomplished just that forFountain of Youth.
Fountain of Youthis clearly inspired by other adventure movies that came before it, and this whole sequence feels like a touching homage to the classics of the genre.
One of the film’s climactic action scenes follows the characters asthey disembark from a helicopter in the Egyptian desertand encounter both The Protectors and Interpol waiting for them, setting the stage for one of Ritchie’s most energetic fight scenes ever.Fountain of Youthis clearly inspired by other adventure moviesthat came before it, and this whole sequence feels like a touching homage to the genre’s classics.
Liverpool, England
High-Speed Car Chase
There’s no shortage of chase scenes inFountain of Youth, but the high-speed pursuit through Liverpool is certainly one of the film’s more impressive feats.The sequence was filmed over a week-long period,carefully chartering a route through the city that made the most of its tight roads and scenic landscapes. The city was only used for this single chase, but it perfectly sets the scene forFountain of Youth’s adrenaline-fueled trip to England.
London, England
Interior Scenes + Lusitania Wreck
The majority ofFountain of Youth’s interior scenes were filmed at Leavesden Studios in London, including the inside of the Great Pyramids. The crew understandably wasn’t allowed to film inside the actual pyramids, so they made their own recreations on-site. These scenes were teased in theFountain of Youthtrailer, and the finished product is a huge accomplishment.These studios were also used to create a model of the Lusitania wreck, as the real-life passenger liner is 300 feet in the Atlantic Ocean.
Fountain of Youth
Cast
Fountain of Youth follows a treasure-hunting mastermind who assembles a team for a life-changing adventure. To outwit threats at every turn, he seeks help from his estranged sister, whose intelligence surpasses his own, setting the stage for a high-stakes journey. Released on June 10, 2025.
