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The Discovery (2017)
Director: Charlie McDowell
Cast: Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons
6.2
48%Runtime102 min
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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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The Discovery, a 2017 science fiction film directed by Charlie McDowell, received a mixed critical reception, with a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While the premise of the film's exploration of the afterlife was intriguing, critics were divided on its execution. The film's IMDb rating of 6.2/10 suggests a more lukewarm reception from general audiences.
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Fans of thought-provoking sci-fi films will appreciate the mind-bending premise and enigmatic performances in The Discovery, the 2017 drama directed by Charlie McDowell. With its blending of scientific and existential themes, the film offers a compelling exploration of life, death, and the possibility of an afterlife through the eyes of a family grappling with a profound revelation.
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The Discovery is a 2017 British-American romantic science fiction film, directed by Charlie McDowell from a screenplay by himself and Justin Lader. It stars Rooney Mara, Jason Segel, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough, and Ron Canada.
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