The weekend is back, and so are we with yet another carefully selected binge-watch recommendation for you. Today, we recommend you watch a star-studded psychological thriller movie called ‘Leave the World Behind’, which has recently started streaming on the Netflix OTT platform.
‘Leave the World Behind’ is based on a best-selling novel and the sci-fi apocalyptic movie tells the story of two couples and their kids, who must deal with a possible apocalypse during a weekend getaway in a luxurious rented place.
The basic plot follows an American couple named Amanda and Clay, who go on a holiday to a remote, rural part of Long Island. They rent a lavish summer cottage and hope to spend some quality time with their teenage kids and to get a break from the bustling New York City life.
However, their seemingly perfect getaway takes an interesting turn when the holiday home’s owners Ruth and G.H. suddenly come back one night with some bad news about strange events happening outside. Can these families trust each other amidst the crisis and are they safe in the house? The film features Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, Myha’la, and Kevin Bacon, amongst others.
‘Leave the World Behind’ is ‘Certified Fresh’ and has received a critics’ score of 74% on reviews aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. It has been directed by Sam Esmail, the creator and director of the critically acclaimed techno thriller series ‘Mr. Robot’.
Another interesting thing about the movie ‘Leave the World Behind’ is that it has been produced by former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama’s entertainment company Higher Ground, which had earlier signed a multi-year deal with streaming giant Netflix. Incidentally, the novel ‘Leave the World Behind’ was described as one of Barack Obama’s summer favourites.
In case you are still wondering whether to watch the movie ‘Leave the World Behind’ or not, you can first watch the film’s trailer to get a better idea.