The Discovery
2017, English. Directed by Charlie McDowell.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 1,490 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Discovery
The Discovery is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 March 2017
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Justin Lader, Charlie McDowell
- Budget
- $5M
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The Discovery: quick answers
Is The Discovery worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 1,490 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Discovery?
The Discovery runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Discovery have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Discovery. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Discovery parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Discovery yet.
Which OTT platform is The Discovery on?
The Discovery is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Discovery?
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Who directed The Discovery?
The Discovery (2017) was directed by Charlie McDowell and stars Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford.