Origin
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-15
Top Cast
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Isabel Wilkerson
Niecy Nash-Betts
Marion Wilkerson
Jon Bernthal
Brett Hamilton
Emily Yancy
Ruby Wilkerson
Finn Wittrock
August Landmesser
Victoria Pedretti
Irma Eckler
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Elizabeth Davis
Isha Blaaker
Allison Davis
Vera Farmiga
Kate Medina
Audra McDonald
Miss Hale
Connie Nielsen
Sabine
Blair Underwood
Amari Selvan
Nick Offerman
Dave the Plumber
Stephanie March
Binky Urban
Myles Frost
Trayvon Martin
Suraj Yengde, Ph.D
Himself
Donna Mills
Mrs. Copeland
Michael "Spike" Topoozian
Sales Executive
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysBirrarangga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 8, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 12, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 11, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$38M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.12x
-$33.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ava DuVernay
- Screenplay & Story
- Ava DuVernay, Isabel Wilkerson
- Original Score
- Kris Bowers
- Original Title
- Origin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $38M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- ARRAY Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay, Isabel Wilkerson
Kris Bowers
Matthew J. Lloyd
Spencer Averick
Laurene Powell Jobs, Melinda Gates, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Tilane Jones, Anne Wojcicki
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Averick
Editor
Ava DuVernay
Writer
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Matthew J. Lloyd
Director of Photography
Kris Bowers
Original Music Composer
Dominique Dawson
Costume Design
Ava DuVernay
Director
Ava DuVernay
Producer
Sarah Perlman Bremner
Producer
Paul Goodwin Garnes
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Origin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Origin about?
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.
Who directed Origin?
Origin was directed by Ava DuVernay.
Who stars in Origin?
The principal cast of Origin includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, Finn Wittrock.
When was Origin released and how long is it?
Origin was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Origin?
Origin had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (0.12 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Origin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Origin was composed by Kris Bowers.
Is Origin based on a book or true story?
Origin is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Isabel Wilkerson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Origin?
Origin holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).