Leave the World Behind (2023)
There's no going back to normal.
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Leave the World Behind rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb6.4/10· 239K votes
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic68%
TMDb6.373/10· 3K votesWith 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 6.4/10 on IMDb and 68/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About Leave the World Behind
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.
Cast of Leave the World Behind
Julia Roberts
as Amanda Sandford
Ethan Hawke
as Clay Sandford
Mahershala Ali
as G.H. Scott
Myha'la
as Ruth Scott
Farrah Mackenzie
as Rose Sandford
Charlie Evans
as Archie Sandford
Kevin Bacon
as Danny
Vanessa Aspillaga
as Salvadora
Orli Gottesman
as Taylor
Alexis Rae Forlenza
as Danny's Daughter
Josh Drennen
as Crow
Erica Cho
as Jocelyn
Our take on Leave the World Behind
Sam Esmail's 2023 thriller strands a family at a luxurious rental home when a sweeping cyberattack knocks out their devices and two strangers arrive at the door, claiming to own the place. What begins as an awkward standoff curdles into slow-burning dread as the outside world goes ominously quiet and no one can say what is actually happening. Trading explanations for unease, it works through mood, distrust and mounting isolation rather than clear answers. It suits viewers who prefer ambiguity and social tension to tidy resolution, and who enjoy end-of-the-world storytelling filtered through fraught human dynamics. Expect atmosphere, discomfort and questions that linger well past the final scene.
Ranked by the iRankMovies editorial teamUpdated August 2026MethodologyData sources
Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Chilling apocalyptic atmosphere creates sustained psychological dread
- •Armageddon premise delivers genuine anxious tension throughout
- •Thriller pacing maintains engagement despite mystery elements
What the audience disliked
- •Ambiguous ending frustrates viewers seeking narrative closure
- •Social commentary overshadows character development considerably
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