Origin

Origin

Directed by Ava DuVernay

Produced by ARRAY Filmworks

2023141 min6.2 / 10

A deeply personal biographical drama that weaves investigative journalism into a meditation on grief, resilience, and the systemic forces that shape human suffering.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Origin sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Origin scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Origin end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Origin violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Origin easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Origin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Origin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Origin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Origin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Origin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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