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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...a film with urgency and heartfelt sympathy...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Sage Dunlap
rated 7

...a vivid film that feels timeless—yet incredibly relevant.

Read full review at Paste Magazine
Critic Kelechi Ehenulo
rated 8

...DuVernay’s poetic directing and Ellis-Taylor’s moving performance make for an engaging, emotional experience.

Read full review at Empire

Cast & Crew

Ava DuVernay
Director
Ava DuVernay
Writer
Nick Offerman
As Dave the Plumber
Vera Farmiga
As Kate Medina
Blair Underwood
As Amari Selvan
Connie Nielsen
As Sabine
Donna Mills
As Mrs. Copeland

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Inspired by the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson, ORIGIN follows her journey as she pens her seminal book, Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents. While grappling with personal tragedy, Isabel embarks on a global investigation and discovery, finding beauty and bravery along the way. With colossal scope and unwavering determination, she crafts a defining American book that will leave a lasting impact on our time.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Origin include Perfect Days, The Whale, Aftersun, The Teachers’ Lounge, Beautiful Boy, The Banker.

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Origin was released for streaming on March 12, 2024.