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The Discovery

2017Movie1 h 42 min

DramaRomance
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic546.0Rotten Tomatoes48%43%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic546.0Rotten Tomatoes48%43%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Charlie McDowell
Written by
Charlie McDowell, Justin Lader
Produced by
Alex Orlovsky, James D. Stern
Music by
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans

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Facts

March 31, 2017 · 1 h 42 min · Suicide Themes

Released
March 31, 2017
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$5 million
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about The Discovery

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Discovery?

Netflix

In the United States, The Discovery streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Discovery worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 54).

Is The Discovery good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.