Lead us into temptation.
A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.
Original Sin (2001) is a thriller, drama, mystery, romance and history film directed by Michael Cristofer, released on May 8, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Angelina Jolie, Antonio Banderas, Thomas Jane and Gregory Itzin. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 923 ratings.
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Angelina Jolie
as Julia Russell / Bonnie Castle
Antonio Banderas
as Luis Antonio Vargas
Thomas Jane
as Walter Downs / Billy / Mephisto
Gregory Itzin
as Colonel Worth
Jack Thompson
as Alan Jordan
Allison Mackie
as Augusta Jordan
Joan Pringle
as Sara
Cordelia Richards
as Emily Russel
James Haven
as Faust
Lisa Owen
as Margareta
Nitzi Arellano
as Prostitute
Julio Bracho
as Guard
Directed by Michael Cristofer, written by Michael Cristofer and Cornell Woolrich, produced by Carol Lees, Kate Guinzburg and Denise Di Novi.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 923 ratings.
Original Sin (2001) starts off strong with an intriguing setup, stylish cinematography, and some well-framed wide shots that give it a classic, almost dreamlike feel. The direction is solid in the first act, pulling you into a world of mystery and romance, but as the film progresses, it starts to feel a bit uneven. There are moments where the storytelling builds tension effectively, but then it stumbles with some…
Reviewed on March 7, 2025
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Original Sin (2001) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Original Sin (2001) includes Angelina Jolie, Antonio Banderas, Thomas Jane, Gregory Itzin and Jack Thompson. The film was directed by Michael Cristofer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Original Sin was released on May 8, 2001 and runs for 1h 56m.
Original Sin (2001) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 923 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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