The Leftovers (2014)
A global vanishing leaves the survivors in a melancholic, atmospheric slow-burn of earnest, bleak suspense.
When 2% of the world's population abruptly disappears without explanation, the world struggles to understand just what they're supposed to do about it. This is the story of the people who didn't make the cut.
How intense is The Leftovers?
The Leftovers is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Leftovers feels like
- Tone
- bleakmelancholysuspensefulatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Leftovers
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Leftovers for you?
Is The Leftovers scary?
Only a little. The Leftovers has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Leftovers gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Leftovers sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Leftovers OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Leftovers?
The Leftovers is streaming on Max.
Does The Leftovers have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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