The Discovery
The Discovery is a British American science fiction and romance movie directed by Charlie McDowell, who also co-wrote the script with Justin Lader. The film stars Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough, and Ron Canada.
It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017, and was released to the public by Netflix on March 31, 2017.
Plot
[change | change source]In the near future, Dr. Thomas Harbor proves that there is life after death. This discovery causes a wave of suicides around the world, as people seek to reach the afterlife sooner. Meanwhile, a man and a woman fall in love while struggling with their past traumas and trying to understand what the afterlife really means.[1]
Cast
[change | change source]- Jason Segel as Will Harbor
- Rooney Mara as Isla
- Jesse Plemons as Toby Harbor
- Riley Keough as Lacey
- Robert Redford as Thomas Harbor
- Ron Canada as Cooper
- Kimleigh Smith as Pam
- Mary Steenburgen as Interviewer
Production
[change | change source]Filming began on March 28, 2016, in Newport, Rhode Island, and concluded on May 1, 2016.[2]
Release
[change | change source]In June 2016, Netflix acquired the distribution rights to the film and scheduled it for a 2017 release.[3] It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released for streaming on March 31, 2017.[4][1]
References
[change | change source]- 1 2 The Discovery (2017) (in Spanish), retrieved 2025-06-03
- ↑ "On the Set for 5/6/16: Taron Egerton Starts 'Kingsman' Sequel, Hugh Jackman Begins on 'Wolverine 3', Rooney Mara & Robert Redford Finish 'The Discovery' | SSN Insider". SSN Insider. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (2016-06-13). "Netflix Acquires The World On 'The Discovery' With Rooney Mara, Robert Redford And Jason Segel". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ↑ Jagernauth, Kevin (2017-01-18). "Jason Segel & Rooney Mara Make 'The Discovery' In First Trailer For Netflix's Sci-Fi Movie". The Playlist. Retrieved 2025-06-03.