Overview

• Netflix's adaptation of Rumaan Alam's novel 'Leave The World Behind' releases in theaters on Nov. 22 and hits the streaming platform on Dec. 8.
• The movie, directed by Sam Esmail, stars Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke as a couple whose vacation is interrupted by a mysterious global crisis.
• Significant changes from the book include the character of Ruth, who is re-imagined as George's daughter instead of his wife, and the nature of the terror, which is more defined in the film.
• The film has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its suspense and performances, while others criticize it for its vague narrative and lack of character nuance.
• Despite the changes, author Alam maintains that the adaptation is faithful to the book's intentions.