
Leave the World Behind
There's no going back to normal.
Directed by Sam Esmail
Produced by Esmail Corp, Red Om Films
A slow-burn apocalyptic thriller that traps families in a luxury home as civilization collapses, building paranoia and existential dread through isolation and uncertainty.
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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Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Does Leave the World Behind end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Leave the World Behind scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Leave the World Behind sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Leave the World Behind easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Leave the World Behind violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Leave the World Behind, and what each one shares →
Like Leave the World Behind
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Leave the World Behind
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Leave the World Behind, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Leave the World Behind, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Leave the World Behind, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































