The movie “Leave the World Behind” is directed and written by Sam Esmail, based on the book of the same name by Rumaan Alam. The film is produced by Sam Esmail, Chad Hamilton, Julia Roberts, Lisa Gillan, and Marisa Yeres Gill. The cast includes Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, and Kevin Bacon.
Tod Campbell is the cinematographer, and Lisa Lassek handles the editing, while Mac Quayle provides the music. The production involves Esmail Corp, Higher Ground Productions, and Red Om Films, with Netflix as the distributor.
The movie had its premiere at AFI on October 25, 2023, and it is set to be released on Netflix on November 22, 2023. The running time is 141 minutes, and the film is in English. Get ready for a captivating cinematic experience with this star-studded production.
Leave the World Behind Plot
A family’s holiday on Long Island gets interrupted by two strangers who bring news about a mysterious power outage. As the danger gets closer, both families have to figure out the best way to stay safe during this possible crisis, all while dealing with their own roles in this falling-apart world.
Leave the World Behind Release Date
Leave the World Behind had its first showing in the world at the AFI Fest on October 25, 2023, but the actors couldn’t be there because of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. It’s set to come out in some theaters on November 22 and on Netflix on December 8, 2023.
Cast of “Leave the World Behind Movie 2023”
Julia Roberts as Amanda Sandford
Amanda Sandford is a middle-aged woman who is trying to hold her family together as they face an uncertain future. She is intelligent, resourceful, and determined to protect her children.
Mahershala Ali as G.H. Scott
G.H. Scott is a mysterious stranger who arrives at the Sandfords’ rental home seeking refuge. He is calm and collected, but there is a sense of unease about him.
Ethan Hawke as Clay Sandford
Clay Sandford is Amanda’s husband. He is a successful businessman, but he is also struggling with some personal demons.
Myha’la as Ruth Scott
Ruth Scott is G.H.’s teenage daughter. She is quiet and observant, but she is also wise beyond her years.
Farrah Mackenzie as Rose Sandford
Rose Sandford is the Sandfords’ younger daughter. She is a typical teenager, but she is also fiercely loyal to her family.
Charlie Evans as Archie Sandford
Archie Sandford is the Sandfords’ older son. He is a smart and sensitive young man, and he is deeply affected by the events of the film.
Kevin Bacon as Danny
Danny is a mysterious figure who appears later in the film. He is enigmatic and dangerous, and he poses a threat to the Sandfords and the Scotts.
