Movie

Origin

★ 6.2(80)20232h 21m

Origin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Ava DuVernay
Release date: 2023-12-08
Runtime: 2h 21m
Language: English
Box office: $4,474,931
Budget: $38,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ARRAY Filmworks

Origin — trailer

About Origin

Origin is a 2023 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Ava DuVernay, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash and Jon Bernthal. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 80 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Origin in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Isabel Wilkerson

Niecy Nash

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookbiographybased on true storycaste systemwoman directorfemale writerbiographical dramabiopic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Origin in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Origin on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video.

Is Origin on Netflix?+

Origin is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Origin?+

Origin has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

Who stars in Origin?+

Origin stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Niecy Nash, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy and Finn Wittrock.

When did Origin come out?+

Origin is a 2023 movie directed by Ava DuVernay.

What genre is Origin?+

Origin is Drama and History film.

Who directed Origin?+

Origin was directed by Ava DuVernay.