Leave the World Behind is a drama thriller movie starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke. The movie is an adaptation of Rumaan Alam's book of the same name. It follows a husband and wife as their Long Island vacation is interrupted by a pair of strangers who bring news of a blackout.
Summary[]
- "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."
- —Official Netflix synopsis
- "A family’s vacation is upended when two strangers arrive at night, seeking refuge from a cyberattack that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone to come to terms with their places in a collapsing world."
- —Official Netflix logline
- "In this apocalyptic thriller from award-winning writer and director Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), Amanda (Academy Award winner Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge in the house they claim is theirs. The two families reckon with a looming disaster that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone to come to terms with their places in a collapsing world. Based on the National Book Award-nominated novel by Rumaan Alam, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND is produced by Esmail Corp, Red Om Films, and executive produced by Higher Ground Productions."
- —Official Netflix synopsis
Plot[]
Cast and Characters[]
- Julia Roberts as Amanda Sandford
- Mahershala Ali as G.H. Scott
- Ethan Hawke as Clay Sandford
- Myha'la as Ruth Scott
- Kevin Bacon as Danny
- Farrah Mackenzie as Rose Sandford
- Charlie Evans as Archie Sandford
Awards[]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Leave The World Behind - Official Trailer - Netflix
Leave The World Behind - Official Teaser - Netflix
Leave The World Behind - Exclusive Clip - Netflix
Leave The World Behind - Final Trailer - Netflix
Promotional Images[]
G.H., Ruth, Amanda and Clay
Clay, Amanda, G.H. and Ruth
Clay, Amanda, G.H. and Ruth
Farrah Mackenzie as Rose Sandford
Charlie Evans as Archie Sandford
Kevin Bacon as Danny
Ruth and G.H. in a room
Ruth and G.H. outside Clay and Amanda's house
Amanda screams
G.H. at a beach
Ruth and G.H.
Ruth, G.H., Clay and Amanda
Beach
Posters[]
Julia Roberts as Amanda Sandford
Mahershala Ali as G.H. Scott
Ethan Hawke as Clay Sandford
Myha'la as Ruth Scott
Behind the Scenes[]
See More[]
Watch Leave the World Behind on Netflix
References[]
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| Characters |
| Amanda Sandford • G.H. Scott • Clay Sandford • Ruth Scott • Danny • Rose Sandford • Archie Sandford |
| Cast |
| Julia Roberts • Mahershala Ali • Ethan Hawke • Myha'la • Kevin Bacon • Farrah Mackenzie • Charlie Evans |