5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Discovery (2017)
The Discovery (2017)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores the philosophical and existential consequences of a scientific discovery proving an afterlife, focusing on individual reactions, grief, and the search for meaning without aligning with specific political ideologies or advocating for partisan solutions.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on existential themes related to the afterlife and does not appear to critically portray traditional identities or center explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The Discovery does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a scientific discovery and its impact on society, with character relationships and arcs exclusively depicting heterosexual dynamics. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the film.
The film 'The Discovery, 2017' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the scientific discovery of the afterlife and its societal and personal implications, without incorporating transgender identities into its plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Discovery is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Discovery (2017) is an original film, and no prior source material or historical context is provided to establish canonical character races. Therefore, no character can be considered a 'race swap' from a previously established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.2
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4.8
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