Leave the World Behind
“There's no going back to normal.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-04
Top Cast
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Julia Roberts
Amanda Sandford
Ethan Hawke
Clay Sandford
Mahershala Ali
G.H. Scott
Myha'la
Ruth Scott
Farrah Mackenzie
Rose Sandford
Charlie Evans
Archie Sandford
Kevin Bacon
Danny
Vanessa Aspillaga
Salvadora
Orli Gottesman
Taylor
Alexis Rae Forlenza
Danny's Daughter
Josh Drennen
Crow
Erica Cho
Jocelyn
Pavel Frolov
Plane Crash Victim #1
Jesse King
Plane Crash Victim #2
Kevin Kenny
Plane Crash Victim #3
Sam Esmail
Capt. Esmail (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 16 DaysAFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Esmail
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Esmail
- Original Score
- Mac Quayle
- Original Title
- Leave the World Behind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Esmail Corp, Red Om Films, Higher Ground
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Esmail
Sam Esmail, Rumaan Alam
Mac Quayle
Tod Campbell
Lisa Lassek
Rumaan Alam, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Marisa Yeres Gill, Nick Krishnamurthy
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Campbell
Director of Photography
Mac Quayle
Original Music Composer
Lisa Lassek
Editor
Anastasia White
Production Design
Catherine Marie Thomas
Costume Design
Avi Goodman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Harvey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Doug Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
Marisa Yeres Gill
Producer
Lisa Roberts Gillan
Producer
Sam Esmail
Screenplay
Chad Hamilton
Producer
Sam Esmail
Producer
Sam Esmail
Director
Julia Roberts
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leave the World Behind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leave the World Behind about?
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.
Who directed Leave the World Behind?
Leave the World Behind was directed by Sam Esmail.
Who stars in Leave the World Behind?
The principal cast of Leave the World Behind includes Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, Myha'la, Farrah Mackenzie.
When was Leave the World Behind released and how long is it?
Leave the World Behind was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Leave the World Behind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leave the World Behind was composed by Mac Quayle.
Is Leave the World Behind based on a book or true story?
Leave the World Behind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rumaan Alam".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leave the World Behind?
Leave the World Behind holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).