Left Behind (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Left Behind is a 2014 action thriller directed by Vic Armstrong, starring Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson and Chad Michael Murray. It is partly based on Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $27.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget. Critics gave it 12 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Vic Armstrong
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Freestyle Releasing
- Budget
- $16M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Left Behind About?
The premise of Left Behind without spoilers, adapted from Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a sudden and devastating global event that takes millions, airline pilot Ray Steele and GWN reporter Buck Williams must find a way to survive. As the Rapture sweeps across the planet, leaving behind those who were taken, Ray struggles to safely land his aircraft while Buck unexpectedly takes on the role of co-pilot. Facing widespread panic and uncertainty, they work together to navigate the crisis and ensure the safety of the remaining passengers.
Left Behind Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- faith
- product placement
- disaster film
- chaos
- bible quote
- shrine
- obese man
- breakdancing
- riot
- shower
- church
- hospital
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- apocalypse
- prophecy
- bible
- aircraft cockpit
- english
- one day timespan
- new york city
- religious film
- copilot
- epilogue
- muslim man
- fuel leak
- car
- u.s. car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- ford f 150
- swedish car
- saab
- saab motor vehicle
- saab 9 3
- commercial air travel
- cameo
- convertible
- dystopian sci fi
- world
- group
- female pedal pumping
- adultery
- suburb
- conspiracy theorist
- abandoned house
- wallet
- southern accent
- drug addict
- alzheimer's disease
- little person
Left Behind Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Lea Thompson and Chad Michael Murray. Directed by Vic Armstrong; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vic Armstrong
Left Behind Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Left Behind 12 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.1/10.
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IMDb 3.1 /10
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Metacritic 12 Metascore
User score 2.7
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TMDB 43% User score
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Letterboxd 1.4 /5
7 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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Left Behind Plot Summary
What happens in Left Behind from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
University of Southern California student Chloe Steele has traveled back home to surprise her father, pilot Rayford Steele, on his birthday. However, her excitement is short-lived when her mother, Irene, calls to inform her that Rayford won’t be able to attend the celebration. While waiting at the airport, Chloe crosses paths with investigative reporter Cameron “Buck” Williams.
Full summary
The whole story of Left Behind, scene by scene
Left Behind Box Office & Budget
Left Behind grossed $27.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $14 million came from the US and Canada and $13.4 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$27.4M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $14M
- International
- $13.4M
- Budget
- $16M
Left Behind Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Left Behind.
How Well Do You Know Left Behind?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is Chloe Steele's father?
Cars in Left Behind
43 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford F-Series and the 2014 KTM Duke 690.
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1989 Ford F-Series Important role -
2014 KTM Duke 690 Important role -
2008 SAAB 9-3 Cabrio Important role -
2003 Buick LeSabre Minor role
Left Behind Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Ostavlennye” and “レフト・ビハインド”.
- Also known as
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- Ostavlennye
- レフト・ビハインド
- La última profecía
- Apocalipsis
- Изоставени
- Left Behind - A Última Profecia
- Оставленные
- Az otthagyottak
- Desaparecidos sin rastro
- Αγώνας Επιβίωσης
- Le Chaos
- Czasy ostateczne: Pozostawieni
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- הנותרים
- Napospas osudu
- Kadotettu Maailma
- Geride Kalanlar
- 末日迷踪
- Ultima profeţie: Apocalipsa
- Left Behind - La profezia
- 레프트 비하인드: 휴거의 시작
- Les oubliés
- Залишені
- O Apocalipse
- Pamestie
- Paliktieji
- 末日迷蹤
- Odrešeni
- Desapareguts sense rastre
- Những Kẻ Sống Sót
- 末日啟示錄
- อุบัติการณ์สวรรค์สั่ง
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Left Behind FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Left Behind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Left Behind?
Left Behind runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Left Behind released?
Left Behind was released on October 3, 2014.
Who directed Left Behind?
Left Behind was directed by Vic Armstrong.
More films by Vic Armstrong Who is in the cast of Left Behind?
Left Behind stars Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson and Chad Michael Murray, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Left Behind make at the box office?
Left Behind grossed $27.4 million worldwide ($14 million domestic, $13.4 million international) on a budget of $16 million.
How is Left Behind rated?
Left Behind has 3.1/10 on IMDb, 12 on Metacritic, 43% on TMDB and 1.4/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Left Behind based on a book?
Yes. Left Behind is partly adapted from Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
Does Left Behind have a post-credit scene?
No. Left Behind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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