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6.1 / 10(1,026 votes)IMDbR20201h 33mUnited States of America

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

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

June 19, 2020

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

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

Director

David Koepp

Screenplay & Story

David Koepp, Daniel Kehlmann

Original Score & Music

Geoff Zanelli

Director of Photography

Angus Hudson, Katie Swain

Film Editing

Derek Ambrosi

Producers

Jason Blum, Derek Ambrosi, Dean O'Toole, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Daniel Kehlmann

Department Leadership Roster

David Koepp

David Koepp

Screenplay

Jason Blum

Jason Blum

Producer

David Koepp

David Koepp

Director

Geoff Zanelli

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

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About You Should Have Left

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.).