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Origin

Name: Origin
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2023-12-08
Cast: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, Finn Wittrock

2023 | 141 min | Drama, History

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved I Swear or The Zone of Interest, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Venice award.
Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $38 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 161K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ava DuVernay

Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorIsabel Wilkerson
Niecy Nash-BettsMarion Wilkerson
Jon BernthalBrett Hamilton
Emily YancyRuby Wilkerson
Finn WittrockAugust Landmesser
Victoria PedrettiIrma Eckler
Jasmine Cephas JonesElizabeth Davis
Isha BlaakerAllison Davis
Vera FarmigaKate Medina
Audra McDonaldMiss Hale