What genre is The Discovery?

The Discovery is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Who stars in The Discovery?

Mary Steenburgen, Jason Segel, Riley Keough, Jesse Plemons, Rooney Mara appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Discovery?

Charlie McDowell directed The Discovery.

How long is The Discovery?

The Discovery runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).

Is The Discovery worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Discovery?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Discovery (2017)

Name: The Discovery
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2017
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Mary Steenburgen, Jason Segel, Riley Keough, Jesse Plemons, Rooney Mara

Movie 1h 42m ★ 6.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, blow my mind

Drama Mystery Romance Science Fiction Thriller

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The Discovery is a drama, mystery and romance movie from 2017. It is directed by Charlie McDowell. The cast includes Mary Steenburgen, Jason Segel and Riley Keough. The running time is 1h 42m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.

Synopsis

In the near future, due to a breakthrough scientific discovery by Dr. Thomas Harbor, there is now definitive proof of an afterlife. While countless people have chosen suicide to reset their existence, others try to decide what it all means. Among them is Dr. Harbor's son Will, who has arrived at his father's isolated compound with a mysterious young woman named Isla. There, they discover the strange acolytes who help Dr. Harbor with his experiments.

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Questions about The Discovery

What genre is The Discovery?: The Discovery is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller.
Who stars in The Discovery?: Mary Steenburgen, Jason Segel, Riley Keough, Jesse Plemons, Rooney Mara appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Discovery?: Charlie McDowell directed The Discovery.
How long is The Discovery?: The Discovery runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).
Is The Discovery worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Discovery?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.