The Discovery

The Discovery

2017 · 102 min · EN · 6.3 (1,205 votes)
Dir. Charlie McDowell · Starring Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough, Ron Canada · Music Saunder Jurriaans
DramaRomanceScience FictionThrillerMystery

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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A somber, contemplative sci-fi drama that delves into the profound implications of life after death. It evokes a quiet, unsettling introspection, exploring the weight of existence and the choices made when faced with ultimate proof. The atmosphere is melancholic and thought-provoking, perfect for a reflective, late-night watch.

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