Origin Story

2018·Movie
1h 46min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Origin Story fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

A real life story, family, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Every end has a beginning.

When Kulap Vilaysack was 14, she took her father's side in an argument and her mother replied, "Why are you defending him? He's not your real dad." Twenty years later, she's finally ready to learn what that means. ORIGIN STORY is a feature-length, international quest with stops in Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Laos to meet the biological father she never knew. On the road, unforeseen revelations strike as hilarious or heartbreaking, rarely in between. An avid comic book reader with a vigilante character named after her in the DC Comics universe, she must summon the courage of Katharsis, because each question is another step out on a limb. ORIGIN STORY is a deeply personal but universally relevant tale of immigration, conflict, addiction, and personal responsibility. Interviewees in the film include extended family, husband Scott Aukerman, and close friends, like Sarah Silverman, Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael and Howard Kremer.
Personal DocumentaryFamily HistoryImmigration StoryIdentity QuestIntimate & HeartfeltSelf-DiscoveryCultural ExplorationConversationalHumorous & Poignant

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Origin Story

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Where can I stream Origin Story legally?

Origin Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Origin Story worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Origin Story rated?

Drug use

Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Origin Story?

1 h 46 min

Origin Story runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Origin Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Origin Story?

Critics80
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Origin Story much the same way.

What language is Origin Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Laos, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Origin Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Origin Story in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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