Summary
Origin, Ava Duvernay’s 2024 movie with a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, receives a streaming release date. Written and directed by Duvernay – known forSelma,13th, and 2018’sA Wrinkle in Time– the biographical film is based on the life of author Isabel Wilkerson as she travels the world writing her 2020 book,Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, which explores how historical caste systems influenced racism in the United States. The Oscar-nominatedAunjanue Ellis-Taylor (King Richard)leads the film’s cast alongside Jon Bernthal, Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts (Monster), Finn Wittrock, Vera Farmiga, Connie Nielsen, and Nick Offerman.
Now, after its theatrical release earlier this year, Duvernay’s latest film has received a streaming release date. According toCollider,Originis coming to Hulu on June 10. The movie has been available to rent/purchase on digital platforms since March.
Origin Is Highly Acclaimed, But Criminally Underseen
It Made Only $4.9M At The Box Office
Considering its critical and audience response,Originhas arguably emerged as one of the best movies to be released in 2024 so far. However, considering its low box office numbers and overall little awareness among the general public, it’s been criminally underseen. In September 2023,Originscreened at the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals to glowing reception and standing ovations. Overall,Originreviewscall it a compelling drama that boldly tackles profound questions and pays tribute to its source material with strong performances that help drive its deeply emotional narrative.
Due to its positive reviews,Origin’s Rotten Tomatoes scoreis 82% from the critics, continuing a trend for the acclaimed director, as almost all her films have received a “Fresh” rating on the review aggregator. This includes her 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. biopic,Selma, which boasts a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes score. Furthermore, her Netflix documentary about mass incarceration,13th, has a 97% score, and her prior indie dramas,I Will FollowandMiddle of Nowhere, have received 82% and 88% scores, respectively.
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Those who sawOriginhave appreciated it, indicated by its 97% score with 500+ verified ratings from audiences, who also consider it an exceptional work that delivers impactful drama and a valuable message for viewers. The only problem so far is thatOriginhas been criminally underseen, making only $4.9 million at the box office on a $38 million budget. However, withOriginarriving on Hulu soon, hopefully its streaming availability will change that.
Originis currently available to rent/purchase on digital platforms, such as Prime Video from $5.99.
Origin
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Based on the life and the book of Isabel Wilkerson, Origin is a biographical drama film by writer-director Ava DuVernay. Isabel, contending with tragedy in her own life, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and inspiration to craft her award-winning book,Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.
