I Origins
2014 · Movie · R · 106 min · ★ 7.6 · 54% critics
A molecular biologist studies the human eye and starts to uncover ideas that reach beyond science. The research sparks questions about what shapes humanity’s beliefs, blending scientific inquiry with spiritual possibilities.
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-07-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 54/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (3,471 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy I Origins if you want a tender, mind-bending blend of science and spirituality with an emotional tone; Not for you if you prefer straightforward answers, dislike metaphysical debates, or want a more traditional plot like Another Earth.
Pros: thought-provoking themes; beautiful mood; strong performances | Cons: divisive metaphysics; uneven character writing; some audiences feel slow
Themes
- reincarnation
- doctor
- india
- molecular biologist
Awards & recognition
- Alfred P. Sloan Prize · 2014
- Sitges Film Festival Best Feature-Length Film award · 2014
Cast & crew
Michael Pitt
as Ian Gray
Brit Marling
as Karen
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey
as Sofi
Steven Yeun
as Kenny
Archie Panjabi
as Priya Varma
Cara Seymour
as Dr. Jane Simmons
Venida Evans
as Margaret Dairy
William Mapother
as Darryl Mackenzie
- KA
Kashish
as Salomina
- DM
Dorien Makhloghi
as 7-Eleven Attendant
Directed by Mike Cahill