Origin 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 141 minutes
- Director
- Ava DuVernay
- Network
- ARRAY Filmworks
- Where to Stream
- Kanopy, BBC iPlayer, Apple TV Store
What is Origin?
Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. The film was released in the United States on December 8, 2023, carrying a PG-13 rating with a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 141 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 8, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- ARRAY Filmworks
- Budget
- $38,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,474,931
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 88 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~141 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- ARRAY Filmworks
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Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. The film was released in the United States on December 8, 2023, carrying a PG-13 rating with a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes. The story belongs to the drama and history genres.
The film is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Over the course of the film, Wilkerson travels throughout Germany, India, and the United States. 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.
Should you watch it?
“A journalist investigates the global phenomenon of caste while facing personal loss.”
- It is written and directed by Ava DuVernay.
- It stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Isabel Wilkerson.
- It explores the creation of the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.
- It depicts unfathomable personal loss and heavy societal themes.
Watch it if you want to see a biographical drama about Isabel Wilkerson writing her book.
The tone is dramatic and historical, exploring dark influences on society with a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes.
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Where can I stream Origin?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is the film worth watching?
It is a biographical drama directed by Ava DuVernay and starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor that explores the origins of caste.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes.
Is this a television series with episodes?
No, Origin is a 2023 feature film rather than a series with episodes.
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