I Origins

Name: I Origins
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 2014-07-18
Cast: Michael Pitt, Brit Marling, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Steven Yeun, Archie Panjabi

2014 | 106 min | Science Fiction, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$481K worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 97K people sought it out in the past year