# Where to watch Origin Story (2018) in the UK

> Origin Story (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex and Tubi TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 106 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T04:55:21.345Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/358395-origin-story/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Origin%20Story)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Origin%20Story)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Origin%20Story&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Origin%20Story&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Origin%20Story+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Origin%20Story)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Origin%20Story&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Origin%20Story&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Origin%20Story+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Origin Story for free in the UK?**

Origin Story (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex and Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Origin Story?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Origin Story?**

Yes. Origin Story can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Origin Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Origin Story is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/358395/origin-story-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/27hBWhwqfwCeD8KzULGwDgIkZRV.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/358395/origin-story-2018.json

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