Unknown Origins
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.
Where to watch Unknown Origins in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Unknown Origins there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Unknown Origins streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Unknown Origins
Unknown Origins is a 2020 Spanish-language drama and thriller film directed by David Galán Galindo. The cast is led by Javier Rey, Verónica Echegui, Brays Efe. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Unknown Origins was produced by In Post We Trust, La Chica de la Curva, and Nadie es Perfecto and made in Argentina and Spain. It was released on August 28, 2020.
- Director
- David Galán Galindo
- Writers
- David Galán Galindo, Fernando Navarro
- Release date
- August 28, 2020
- OTT release
- August 28, 2020
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Argentina, Spain
- Budget
- $3 million
- Production
- In Post We Trust, La Chica de la Curva, Nadie es Perfecto
Unknown Origins cast & crew
Unknown Origins was directed by David Galán Galindo and written by David Galán Galindo and Fernando Navarro.
The cast features Javier Rey as David Valentín, Verónica Echegui as Norma, Brays Efe as Jorge Elías, Antonio Resines as Cosme, Álex García as Javier, and Carlos Areces as Galván.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Federico Jusid, cinematography is by Rita Noriega, and it was produced by Alberto Aranda and Kiko Martínez.
Is Unknown Origins worth watching?
Unknown Origins holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 456 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Unknown Origins is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Unknown Origins
In United States, you can stream Unknown Origins on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 28, 2020.
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Cast of Unknown Origins
Javier Rey
David Valentín
Verónica Echegui
Norma
Brays Efe
Jorge Elías
Antonio Resines
Cosme
Álex García
Javier
Carlos Areces
Galván
Ernesto Alterio
Bruguera
Leonardo Sbaraglia
Paco
Juanfra Juárez
Ibarra
Mario Díaz
Shop Nerd
Jonathan D. Mellor
Messenger / Alan / Door Wizard
Frank T.
Viking
Unknown Origins — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Unknown Origins in United States?
Unknown Origins is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Unknown Origins on Netflix?
Yes — Unknown Origins is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Unknown Origins in?
Unknown Origins is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Unknown Origins?
Unknown Origins runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Unknown Origins rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 456 ratings.
▸When did Unknown Origins release on OTT?
Unknown Origins became available digitally on August 28, 2020.
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