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Leave the World Behind

2023-11-22 · 140 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Sam Esmail
Production companies
Esmail Corp, Red Om Films, Higher Ground
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Julia RobertsJulia RobertsAmanda Sandford
Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeClay Sandford
Mahershala AliMahershala AliG.H. Scott
Myha'laMyha'laRuth Scott
Farrah MackenzieFarrah MackenzieRose Sandford
Charlie EvansCharlie EvansArchie Sandford
Kevin BaconKevin BaconDanny
Vanessa AspillagaVanessa AspillagaSalvadora
Orli GottesmanOrli GottesmanTaylor
Alexis Rae ForlenzaAlexis Rae ForlenzaDanny's Daughter
Josh DrennenJosh DrennenCrow
Erica ChoErica ChoJocelyn
Pavel FrolovPlane Crash Victim #1
Jesse KingPlane Crash Victim #2
Kevin KennyPlane Crash Victim #3
Sam EsmailSam EsmailCapt. Esmail (uncredited)

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