I Origins (2014)
A molecular biologist's intimate study of the human eye challenges both scientific and spiritual beliefs.
A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.
How intense is I Origins?
I Origins has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What I Origins feels like
- Tone
- cerebralintimatemelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream I Origins
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Is I Origins for you?
Is I Origins scary?
No. I Origins is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is I Origins gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is I Origins sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is I Origins OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is I Origins?
I Origins runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream I Origins?
I Origins is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does I Origins have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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