The Discovery looks fascinating on paper, but in spite of its thought-provoking premise and starry ensemble, it's a disappointing case of untapped potential.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Charlie McDowell -
Producer -
Alex Orlovsky , James D. Stern , Hunter Gray -
Screenwriter -
Justin Lader , Charlie McDowell -
Production Co -
Endgame Entertainment , Netflix , Verisimilitude -
Genre -
Romance , Sci-Fi , Mystery & Thriller -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Apr 1, 2017 -
Runtime -
1h 50m