Unknown Origins (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, Unknown Origins is a thriller and drama film directed by David Galán Galindo, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In Madrid, Spain, a mysterious serial killer ruthlessly murders his victims by recreating the first appearance of several comic book superheroes. Cosme, a veteran police inspector who is about to retire, works on the case along with the tormented inspector David Valentín and his own son Jorge Elías, a nerdy young man who owns a comic book store.
Who’s in it. Unknown Origins stars Javier Rey as David Valentín, Verónica Echegui as Norma, Brays Efe as Jorge Elías and Antonio Resines as Cosme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Unknown Origins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unknown Origins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unknown Origins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unknown Origins (2020)?
- In US, Unknown Origins is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Unknown Origins worth watching?
- Unknown Origins holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unknown Origins?
- Unknown Origins stars Javier Rey, Verónica Echegui, Brays Efe, Antonio Resines and Álex García.
- When was Unknown Origins released?
- Unknown Origins was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.