

You Should Have Left
“The house finds you.”
Synopsis
In an effort to repair their relationship, a couple books a vacation in the countryside for themselves and their daughter. What starts as a perfect retreat begins to fall apart as one loses their grip on reality, and a sinister force tries to tear them apart.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-08
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June 19, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 29, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Koepp
- Screenplay & Story
- David Koepp
- Original Score
- Geoff Zanelli
- Original Title
- You Should Have Left
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Koepp
David Koepp, Daniel Kehlmann
Geoff Zanelli
Angus Hudson, Katie Swain
Derek Ambrosi
Jason Blum, Derek Ambrosi, Dean O'Toole, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson
Department Leadership Roster
David Koepp
Screenplay
Jason Blum
Producer
David Koepp
Director
Geoff Zanelli
Original Music Composer
Karen Malecki
Costume Design
Dean O'Toole
Producer
Megan Elizabeth Bell
Production Design
Susie Coulthard
Costume Design
Sophie Becher
Production Design
Angus Hudson
Director of Photography
Justin Cornish
Visual Effects Supervisor
Wesley Froud
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Pollard
Stunt Coordinator
Derek Ambrosi
Editor
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About You Should Have Left
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What is You Should Have Left about?
In an effort to repair their relationship, a couple books a vacation in the countryside for themselves and their daughter. What starts as a perfect retreat begins to fall apart as one loses their grip on reality, and a sinister force tries to tear them apart.
Who directed You Should Have Left?
You Should Have Left was directed by David Koepp.
Who stars in You Should Have Left?
The principal cast of You Should Have Left includes Kevin Bacon, Amanda Seyfried, Avery Tiiu Essex, Colin Blumenau, Lowri Ann Richards.
When was You Should Have Left released and how long is it?
You Should Have Left was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for You Should Have Left?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You Should Have Left was composed by Geoff Zanelli.
Is You Should Have Left based on a book or true story?
You Should Have Left is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Kehlmann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for You Should Have Left?
You Should Have Left holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).


















