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IMDb rating
6.4
Critic rating Average critic rating
6.7

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willianberg
willian berg
rated 7

Good across the board. Refreshing to see a grounded sci-fi movie of the apocalypse. Doesn't always have to be a fantasy, action CGI filled hullabaloo.

1 year ago
laryalves269
laryalves269
rated 6
1 year ago
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wzdtdqbjgh
rated 6

I think the movie ended a bit too quickly. As if they forgot to write it properly. I think this concept of NO CGI sci-fi would have made a tremendously good one-season series 10-15 episodes

1 year ago
playpilot_forever
David Mühle
rated 7

"Leave the World Behind," scoring a solid 7 out of 10, offers a gripping and thought-provoking experience. The film's strength lies in its ability to build tension and explore complex themes of trust and societal breakdown. While pe...

1 year ago
trondp-328297
Trond P
rated 6

Ok and interesting movie, but a bit slow. Could easily have trimmed it down. And the end was somewhat disapointing.

1 year ago
anderskorsgaard
Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 7

Interesting take on the apokalypse with many punches to modern technological life. But in the end it's a slow burn that doesn't reach the climax it builds up to.

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Sam Esmail
As Capt. Esmail (uncredited)
Sam Esmail
Director
Ethan Hawke
As Clay Sandford
Kevin Bacon
As Danny
Julia Roberts
As Amanda Sandford
Mahershala Ali
As G.H. Scott
Vanessa Aspillaga
As Salvadora
Farrah Mackenzie
As Rose Sandford

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What is Leave the World Behind about? Toggle content

In "Leave the World Behind," a seemingly idyllic family vacation spirals into a tense nightmare when two strangers arrive at their rental house, claiming they have nowhere else to go due to an unprecedented blackout. As communication lines fail and fears rise, both families are thrust together in a situation rife with uncertainty and paranoia. Faced with the growing menace from outside and the complexities of trust within their makeshift household, they must navigate not just the chaos of an unraveling world but also the fragility of human relationships. With emotions running high and secrets lurking beneath each interaction, what began as a retreat becomes a desperate fight for survival. The film explores themes of fear, connection, and what happens when safety is stripped away from our lives.

Where can I stream Leave the World Behind? Toggle content

You can stream Leave the World Behind on: Netflix

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When was Leave the World Behind released for streaming? Toggle content

Leave the World Behind was released for streaming on December 8, 2023.