The Discovery
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-22
Top Cast
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Jason Segel
Will Harbor
Rooney Mara
Isla
Robert Redford
Dr. Thomas Harbor
Jesse Plemons
Toby Harbor
Riley Keough
Lacey
Ron Canada
Cooper
Brian McCarthy
Andy
Kimleigh Smith
Pam
M.J. Karmi
Janice Phillips
Adam Khaykin
Oliver
Mary Steenburgen
Interviewer
Connor Ratliff
Coroner
Willie C. Carpenter
Hospital Janitor
Wendy Makkena
Mom
Lindsay Schnebly
Newscaster
Richard O'Rourke
Marvin (uncredited)
Paul Bellefeuille
Pat Phillips (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie McDowell
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Lader, Charlie McDowell
- Original Score
- Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
- Original Title
- The Discovery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Protagonist Pictures, Endgame Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie McDowell
Justin Lader, Charlie McDowell
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen, Bill Trautvetter
Jennifer Lilly
James D. Stern, Alex Orlovsky
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie McDowell
Director
Justin Lader
Writer
James D. Stern
Producer
Alex Orlovsky
Producer
Charlie McDowell
Writer
Keri Langerman
Costume Design
Danny Bensi
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Lilly
Editor
Akin McKenzie
Production Design
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Director of Photography
Saunder Jurriaans
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Discovery
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What is The Discovery 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 directed The Discovery?
The Discovery was directed by Charlie McDowell.
Who stars in The Discovery?
The principal cast of The Discovery includes Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough.
When was The Discovery released and how long is it?
The Discovery was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Discovery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Discovery was composed by Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Discovery?
The Discovery holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).