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Julia Roberts' Leave the World Behind: How to watch the post-apocalyptic drama

Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke joined Myha'la Herrold and Mahershala Ali to bring to life one of the most popular post-apocalyptic movies of 2023: Leave the World Behind. Here, check where to watch this trending drama.

Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Myha'la in Leave the World Behind.
© IMDbEthan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Myha'la in Leave the World Behind.

Julia Roberts joined Mahershala Ali and other great actors to bring to life Leave the World Behind, the post-apocalyptic drama directed by Sam Esmail, who was also responsible for Mr. Robot and Homecoming.

The story is based on the novel of the same name by author Rumaan Alam, published in 2020, and Netflix acquired its rights three years later. It had its major streaming premiere in November 2023.

Myha’la Herrold, Kevin Bacon and Ethan Hawke complete the main cast, as they try to make sense of the gradual collapse of phones, television and other technologies, all pointing towards a potential cataclysm.

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How to watch Leave the World Behind on streaming

Leave the World Behind is a Netflix original production, so it is currently available in the streaming giant’s catalog. After its release, it managed to establish itself as the most-watched movie for a period.

The story follows the Sanford family, who embark on a dream vacation in a beach house on the outskirts of the Big City, but their plans quickly change, and their lives are filled with chaos.

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All of this happens after a massive blackout. Without the internet, the family must interact to figure out what is happening, and they encounter the owner of the house, but the world’s imbalance escalates abruptly.

After its success on the global or U.S. service, many viewers wondered if there could be a sequel, but this has not been confirmed by the production company yet.

In case Netflix decides to bet on the story starring the four A-list actors again, the plot should pick up from when Rose starts watching Friends, while everyone outside is struggling for their lives.

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Why Leave the World Behind is trending?

Netflix‘s production became a trend on social media, especially on X, due to the number of people associating the movie with other popular hashtags on February 22, like #noservice.

One of them was US Cellular, which was linked to AT&T and Verizon, as it was reported that there were 3 cellphone networks down. Memes quickly surfaced, and many users were discussing the film’s plot.

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The companies experienced a service outage, leaving millions of people without communication, prompting many to think about post-apocalyptic situations, much like in Leave the World Behind.

Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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