Origin vs The Witness
Origin has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for The Witness). Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 1h 40m. Origin is the older of the two (2024 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Origin
The Witness| Origin | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Length | 5m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror | Drama |
| Country | GB | – |
| Director | Joby Stephens | Nader Saeivar |
| Main cast | Immy Taylor, Emma Hutchings | Maryam Boubani, Nader Naderpour, Ghazal Shojaei, Hana Kamkar, Abbas Imani |
Synopsis
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.
The Witness
In Iran, the retired dance teacher Tarlan witnesses her friend Rana's murder by her husband, who is an important government figure. When the police refuse to investigate, Tarlan must decide whether to bow to political pressure or risk her reputation and livelihood in pursuit of justice.
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