Leave the World Behind
2023, English. Directed by Sam Esmail.
There's no going back to normal.
A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices—and two strangers appear at their door.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 3,517 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Leave the World Behind
Leave the World Behind is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 November 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Esmail
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What Leave the World Behind is based on
Leave the World Behind is based on Leave the World Behind, a 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam, published by Ecco.
Novel · 2020
Leave the World Behind
By Rumaan Alam
Published by Ecco
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Leave the World Behind: quick answers
Is Leave the World Behind worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 3,517 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Leave the World Behind?
Leave the World Behind runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Leave the World Behind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Leave the World Behind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Leave the World Behind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Leave the World Behind is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Leave the World Behind on?
Leave the World Behind is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Leave the World Behind?
If you liked Leave the World Behind, try I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Shirley, Triage.
Who directed Leave the World Behind?
Leave the World Behind (2023) was directed by Sam Esmail and stars Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali.
What is Leave the World Behind based on?
Leave the World Behind is based on Leave the World Behind, a 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam, published by Ecco.