The Leftovers (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, The Leftovers is a drama and family film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A close-knit group of orphans and their father-figure, Max, try to keep their home from being shut down. Helping them out are a single mom and the elderly butler from Max's aunt's mansion, where Max grew up.
Who’s in it. The Leftovers stars Cindy Williams as Heather Drew, John Denver as Max Sinclair, George Wyner as Mr. Gladstone and Pamela Adlon as Jesse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Leftovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Leftovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leftovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leftovers (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Leftovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Leftovers worth watching?
- The Leftovers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Leftovers?
- The Leftovers stars Cindy Williams, John Denver, George Wyner, Pamela Adlon and Andrea Barber.
- When was The Leftovers released?
- The Leftovers was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.