Leave Yesterday Behind (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1978, Leave Yesterday Behind is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Michaels, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul was injured while playing polo. He then learns that he is paralyzed from the waist down. Feeling despondent, he decides to go to his grandfather's ranch. He meets Marnie a horse trainer. For some reason she decides that she wants to get him to get his head out of the sand that he placed it in since the accident. She finds herself falling for him and he for her, too. But he tries to resist cause he doesn't know what kind of future, he could give her, cause he fears that he could be impotent.
Who’s in it. Leave Yesterday Behind stars John Ritter as Paul Stallings, Carrie Fisher as Marnie Clarkson, Buddy Ebsen as Doc and Ed Nelson as Mr. Clarkson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Leave Yesterday Behind 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 Leave Yesterday Behind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leave Yesterday Behind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leave Yesterday Behind (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leave Yesterday Behind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leave Yesterday Behind worth watching?
- Leave Yesterday Behind holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leave Yesterday Behind?
- Leave Yesterday Behind stars John Ritter, Carrie Fisher, Buddy Ebsen, Ed Nelson and Carmen Zapata.
- When was Leave Yesterday Behind released?
- Leave Yesterday Behind was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.