The Discovery
2017 · 102 min · Director: Charlie McDowell
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Writer-director Charlie McDowell returns to Sundance this year with a thriller about a scientist (played by Robert Redford) who uncovers scientific proof that there is indeed an afterlife. His son is portrayed by Jason Segel, who's not too sure about his father's "discovery", and Rooney Mara plays a mystery woman who has her own reasons for wanting to find out more about the afterlife.
Emotional fingerprint
The Discovery (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 30%, Confusion 22%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Curiosity, Confusion, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Confusion and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 63/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Empathy
- Curiosity
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Empathy | Curiosity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 15 % | 15 % | 62 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 24 % | 21 % | 55 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 27 % | 23 % | 53 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 27 % | 26 % | 54 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Tension | 70 % | 43 % | 44 % | 49 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Sadness | 66 % | 53 % | 50 % | 50 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Curiosity | 60 % | 45 % | 41 % | 51 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Sadness | 64 % | 53 % | 50 % | 37 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Sadness | 76 % | 73 % | 71 % | 25 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Sadness | 73 % | 65 % | 68 % | 26 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 43 % | 51 % | 38 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Tension | 68 % | 39 % | 49 % | 55 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Curiosity | 79 % | 53 % | 55 % | 68 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Sadness | 84 % | 70 % | 71 % | 63 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Empathy | 85 % | 70 % | 76 % | 59 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Tension | 86 % | 65 % | 69 % | 61 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Sadness | 88 % | 69 % | 69 % | 61 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Curiosity | 86 % | 53 % | 69 % | 56 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Relief | 83 % | 27 % | 68 % | 38 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Andy
Pam
Janice Phillips
Oliver
Coroner
Newscaster
Marvin (uncredited)
Pat Phillips (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Charlie McDowell
- Written by
- Charlie McDowell, Justin Lader
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
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