I Origins

R

Released Jul 18, 2014

1h 57m

Drama

Sci-Fi

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107 Reviews

69%

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5,000+ Ratings

A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.

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Critics Consensus

Writer-director Mike Cahill remains an intriguingly ambitious talent, but with the uneven sci-fi drama I Origins, his reach exceeds his grasp.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

There are far too many times when the story simply looses its footing and falls into another tedious direction, leaving some angles completely dangling.

Rated: C-

Sep 2, 2017

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Gradually mutates into a debate about the singularity of the soul, the spectre of reincarnation rearing its unexpected head under laboratory conditions.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 28, 2014

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Guy Lodge

London Evening Standard

Unapologetically soulful stuff, almost provocative in its lack of irony.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 28, 2014

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

There is a great deal wrong with "I Origins," most noticeably the pacing. It is a slow burn, bordering on boring as it moves from one scene to the next.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 14, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

The metaphysical love story may have asked many more questions than it could ever hope to answer but answers aren't the point of the film. Ideas are, and the film has those in spades.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 1, 2021

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

While this is definitely a science versus faith movie, Cahill who both wrote and directed, strikes a solid, sensible balance between the two sides, letting you reach your own conclusions.

Rated: B-

Jul 7, 2020

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Jeffrey P

Slow burner with a lot of smart science talk that never fully comes together and explains as you done thunked it would but it does have a decent story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/27/23

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Aaron

Slow start, but this is really emotionally charged, beautiful film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/04/23

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zevii

It's a view shifting movie about the divine and the scientific. It encompasses all principles of life and the afterlife and the role of science in our day to day living. My atoms have known your atoms, my atoms have always loved your atoms.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/23

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Elle I

One of my favorite movies. If you love films that make you feel, and sci-fi-indie films, you will love this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/23/23

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Sarthak B

shoutout to eyes, gotta be one of my favourite things about her.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/15/23

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CMDR V

This is the movie that introduced me to Brit Marling and I'll always be grateful for that. My personal biases aside, I always hold a movie close to my heart if it can bring me to tears without feeling as if I've been manipulated. I went into this film blind and had no idea where it was going, not something I would often do as there are too many time wasters out there, but this time it paid off. Every actor played their part to perfection, I was sucked into the whole premise. All I can do is highly recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/22

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Synopsis

A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.

Director: Mike Cahill
Producer: Mike Cahill, Hunter Gray, Alex Orlovsky
Screenwriter: Mike Cahill
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Verisimilitude, WeWork Studios
Rating: R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $334.7K
Runtime: 1h 57m

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