Boyhood vs Origin

Origin has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for Boyhood). Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 2h 46m. Boyhood is the older of the two (2014 against 2024). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Boyhood posterBoyhood2014 VS Origin posterOrigin2024
BoyhoodOrigin
Audience score★ 7.5/10★ 10.0/10
Year20142024
Length2h 46m5m
GenresDramaDrama, Horror
Country––
DirectorRichard LinklaterJoby Stephens
Main castEthan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Zoe Graham, Steven Chester Prince, Ellar ColtraneImmy Taylor, Emma Hutchings

Synopsis

Boyhood

The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.

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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