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Origin

6.220232h 21mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorAva DuVernay
WriterAva DuVernay
ProducersLaurene Powell Jobs·Melinda Gates

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ava DuVernay

AEAunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Isabel Wilkerson
NNNiecy Nash
Niecy Nash
Marion Wilkerson
JBJon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal
Brett Hamilton
EYEmily Yancy
Emily Yancy
Ruby Wilkerson
FWFinn Wittrock
Finn Wittrock
August Landmesser
VPVictoria Pedretti
Victoria Pedretti
Irma Eckler
JJJasmine Cephas Jones
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Elizabeth Davis
IBIsha Blaaker
Isha Blaaker
Allison Davis
VFVera Farmiga
Vera Farmiga
Kate Medina
AMAudra McDonald
Audra McDonald
Miss Hale
CNConnie Nielsen
Connie Nielsen
Sabine
BUBlair Underwood
Blair Underwood
Amari Selvan

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Origin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Origin?

Origin is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Origin on Netflix?

No, Origin is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Origin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Origin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Origin for free?

Origin is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Origin based on a true story?

Yes — Origin is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).