The Discoverers (film)

The Discoverers is a 2012 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Justin Schwarz. The film stars Griffin Dunne as Lewis Birch, a professor of history struggling with personal and professional crises. The narrative follows Lewis as he is forced to take his estranged teenage children, Zoe (Madeleine Martin) and Jack (Devon Graye), on a road trip to attend a history conference following his father's death.

The film explores themes of family, academic disappointment, and the search for personal meaning. The characters grapple with their individual identities and their relationships with each other, set against the backdrop of historical landscapes and academic settings. The journey becomes a catalyst for reconciliation and self-discovery.

The Discoverers was released in the United States in December 2012. Its reception was mixed, with critics noting the performances of the cast and the film's thoughtful exploration of family dynamics, while others found the pacing and plot development uneven.