The Discoverers (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2014, The Discoverers is a comedy film directed by Justin Schwarz, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Washed-up history professor Lewis Birch takes his begrudging teenagers Zoe and Jack on a road trip to a conference in hopes of jumpstarting his career and reconnecting with his kids. But, when Lewis’s estranged father Stanley goes missing on a Lewis and Clark historical reenactment trek, Lewis is forced to make a family detour. The Birch family find themselves on a journey of discovery and connection as they make their own passage west.
Who’s in it. The Discoverers stars Madeleine Martin as Zoe, Griffin Dunne as Lewis Birch, Cara Buono as Nell and Devon Graye as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Discoverers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Discoverers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Discoverers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Discoverers (2014)?
- In US, The Discoverers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Discoverers worth watching?
- The Discoverers holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Discoverers?
- The Discoverers stars Madeleine Martin, Griffin Dunne, Cara Buono, Devon Graye and Dreama Walker.
- When was The Discoverers released?
- The Discoverers was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.