American History X vs Origin

Origin has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for American History X). Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 1h 59m. American History X is the older of the two (1998 against 2024). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

American History X posterAmerican History X1998 VS Origin posterOrigin2024
American History XOrigin
Audience score★ 8.3/10★ 10.0/10
Year19982024
Length1h 59m5m
GenresDramaDrama, Horror
CountryUnited States of AmericaGB
DirectorTony KayeJoby Stephens
Main castEthan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Elliott Gould, Stacy Keach, Edward NortonImmy Taylor, Emma Hutchings

Synopsis

American History X

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep…

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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