Leave the World Behind
Seen it?2023 | 140 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling.
- The pace
- A slow burn, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a wide audience; spent 5 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Esmail
- Julia RobertsAmanda Sandford
- Ethan HawkeClay Sandford
- Mahershala AliG.H. Scott
- Myha'laRuth Scott
- Farrah MackenzieRose Sandford
- Charlie EvansArchie Sandford
- Kevin BaconDanny
- Vanessa AspillagaSalvadora
- Orli GottesmanTaylor
- Alexis Rae ForlenzaDanny's Daughter