Origin Story
2018, English. Directed by Kulap Vilaysack.
Every end has a beginning.
When Kulap Vilaysack was 14, she took her father's side in an argument and her mother replied, "Why are you defending him? He's not your real dad." Twenty years later, she's finally ready to learn what that means. ORIGIN STORY is a feature-length, international quest with stops in Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Laos to meet the biological father she never knew. On the road, unforeseen revelations strike as hilarious or heartbreaking, rarely in between. An avid comic book reader with a vigilante character named after her in the DC Comics universe, she must summon the courage of Katharsis, because each question is another step out on a limb. ORIGIN STORY is a deeply personal but universally relevant tale of immigration, conflict, addiction, and personal responsibility. Interviewees in the film include extended family, husband Scott Aukerman, and close friends, like Sarah Silverman, Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael and Howard Kremer.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 3 May 2018
- Country
- Lao People's Democratic Republic, United States of America
- Written by
- Kulap Vilaysack
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How long is Origin Story?
Origin Story runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Origin Story have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Origin Story on?
Origin Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Origin Story?
If you liked Origin Story, try Night Will Fall, The Kid Stays in the Picture, Matangi / Maya / M.I.A..
Who directed Origin Story?
Origin Story (2018) was directed by Kulap Vilaysack and stars Kulap Vilaysack, Scott Aukerman, Casey Wilson.