A Civil Action vs Origin
Origin has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.5/10 for A Civil Action). Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 1h 55m. A Civil Action is the older of the two (1998 against 2024). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Civil Action
Origin| A Civil Action | Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 5m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama, Horror |
| Country | United States of America | GB |
| Director | Steven Zaillian | Joby Stephens |
| Main cast | Tony Shalhoub, Peter Jacobson, John Lithgow, Željko Ivanek, William H. Macy | Immy Taylor, Emma Hutchings |
Synopsis
A Civil Action
Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.
Origin
1896. Left behind in the family manor, young Mary plays hide and seek with the servant, Beth. But as the game unfolds, she realises Beth isn’t the only one searching for her… Something else is lurking in the dark. And it’s ready to play.
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