The Discovery (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, The Discovery is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Charlie McDowell, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Discovery stars Jason Segel as Will Harbor, Rooney Mara as Isla, Robert Redford as Dr. Thomas Harbor and Jesse Plemons as Toby Harbor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Discovery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Discovery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Discovery tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Discovery (2017)?
- In US, The Discovery is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Discovery worth watching?
- The Discovery holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Discovery?
- The Discovery stars Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons and Riley Keough.
- When was The Discovery released?
- The Discovery was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.