If you are a fan of thrillers and want to watch a Netflix movie that will hold your attention, Leave the World Behind directed by Sam Esmail, with Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali in the cast is an option you might want to consider.
In the movie based on the novel, Rumaan Alam, the story revolves around a family who rents a beautiful house for the weekend but is met by a strange couple, claiming to have escaped the city due to a gargantuan blackout, who claim ownership of the house. With the world outside becoming more and more uncertain, the two families have to face their fears and inner secrets, while trying to understand the mystery that is happening.
In terms of Netflix viewership the film was the 8th most viewed English-language film of all time, with 136.3 million views in its first 52 days. The movie received acclaim from both critics and viewers for its superb acting, sense of dread and controversial topics. The elements that have been attracting viewers the most are the discussion of race, class, and family relationships, the use of sound and music to create feelings of doom, and the final open-ended conclusion that is contentious.
The Leave the World Behind is the kind of film that will keep you on the verge of your seat and make you rethink your presuppositions and beliefs. It is a must-view for admirers of the psychological thriller genre and dystopia. You are currently streaming it on Netflix.
