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Under Her Eye
Julia Roberts faces the apocalypse in Netflix’s new thriller Leave The World Behind
By Amy Beecham
2 years ago
2 min read
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name and produced by the Obamas, Leave The World Behind is the new Netflix thriller everyone’s going to be talking about.
From Bodies to Birdbox, Fair Play to Wolf, no one does it better than Netflix when it comes to psychological thrillers. So imagine our delight when the streamer announced that a new eerie tale of the apocalypse is coming our way this winter.
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, Leave The World Behind promises to make you question everything you think you know about the world around us.
Intrigued, or maybe even a little terrified? Here’s everything you need to know.
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What is the plot of Leave The World Behind?
In Leave The World Behind, a family’s getaway at a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices and two strangers appear at their door.
As the official synopsis states, Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, but their vacation is soon upended when two strangers 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.
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Who stars in Leave The World Behind?
The star-studded cast is led by Roberts and Hawke, alongside Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali and Myha’la as husband and wife GH and Ruth. Kevin Bacon co-stars as survivalist Danny.
The film is written and directed by Mr Robot creator Sam Esmail, and is being produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
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Is there a trailer for Leave The World Behind?
Yes, and it certainly ups the ante. At first, things seem fine in the trailer, but it’s not long before it’s made clear that something bad is coming – and everyone is out for themselves. As Amanda and Clay watch the cyberattacks spread, outside their window hurricanes rage, giant boats are beached and a mysterious fog appears in the sky.
“There is no going back to normal,” GH promises them. But will they all survive in the strange new world?
Watch it for yourself below:
When will Leave The World Behind be released?
Just in time for hunkering down over the Christmas period, Leave The World Behind will arrive on Netflix on 8 December. In the meantime, check out our guide to the best female-led thrillers to add to your watchlist.
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