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Leave No Trace

2018
Drama
1h 49m
A father and his 13 year-old daughter are living in a paradisiacal existence in a vast urban park in Portland Oregon when a small mistake derails their lives forever. (imdb)
Directed by:
Debra Granik Debra Granik
Written by:
Debra Granik Debra Granik Anne Rosellini Peter Rock
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Starring:
Ben Foster Ben Foster Jeff Kober Dana Millican Michael J. Prosser Dale Dickey Dale Dickey Isaiah Stone Michael Draper Thomasin McKenzie Thomasin McKenzie Spencer S. Hanley Peter Simpson Erik McGlothlin Tamera Westlake
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Genre:
Drama
AKA:
My Abandonment
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Leave No Trace

2018
Drama
1h 49m
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kasperlKasperL
Rated 29 Sep 2018
80
86th
Feels just as authentic as Granik's previous feature film, "Winter's Bone", but it's a much slower and even more intimate character study. I recommend knowing as little as possible about where it goes. Not that there's a big twist or anything, but because part of the enjoyment I took in watching the film was drawing my own connections about the themes and the psychology of the characters. McKenzie and Foster are quietly superb, so it's pretty great stuff. I wasn't crazy about the ending, though.
Rated 29 Sep 2018
bownBown
Rated 29 Jun 2018
88
88th
Granik is a master of these quiet, low-key, yet emotionally complex and utterly heart-wrenching movies. Beautiful and sad, with some exquisite wilderness shots and what will hopefully become a career-making performance from Thomasin McKenzie.
Rated 29 Jun 2018
xacviantxacviant
Rated 21 Aug 2018
87
80th
Beautifully crafted tale of life off the grid, with magnificent performances from Thomasin McKenzie and Ben Foster, thoughtful writing that never preaches and never makes anyone into a villain, empathetic direction, and lovely cinematography.
Rated 21 Aug 2018
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 17 Dec 2018
85
87th
A heartbreakingly honest look at PTSD and all those it touches. Granik, once again, allows a young actress to blossom on screen and give a performance to be proud of. Foster is subdued (finally) and breaths pain with all of his contemplative gazes
Rated 17 Dec 2018
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 29 Jun 2018
76
78th
A well-made film that was somehow both heartbreaking but still distant and almost cold. Thomasin McKenzie is truly excellent in this film, and Ben Foster is solid as always.
Rated 29 Jun 2018
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 30 Sep 2018
70
65th
A small, simple and heartbreaking story of love, trauma and loss. Reminiscent of 'Into the Wild', I enjoyed how this movie had its own thing going, instead of relying on narrative beats, yet this approach made me like the ending, when I should have loved it. A quick side note: Granik is really establishing herself as a queen-maker when it comes to young actresses. Foster is amazing in this, but Thomasin must have just propelled herself into movie stardom with that performance.
Rated 30 Sep 2018
psimpsim
Rated 09 Oct 2018
84
90th
Debra Granik returns with another compelling portrait of people on the fringes of contemporary society. A quiet and powerful film without any easy answers.
Rated 09 Oct 2018
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 01 Aug 2018
20
12th
Very quiet movie where very little happens. You could express everything that happens in the film in about 5 storyboard panels. It will soon leave no trace whatsoever in my memory.
Rated 01 Aug 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 23 Dec 2018
94
94th
It's refreshing to see a film that doesn't present Red State types in a negative light, although it goes a little too far in the other direction: the amount of good will on display feels almost utopian. Still, the 2 main characters are so good hearted, unentitled, & sympathetic; the direction so avoidant of cliches; & McKenzie's performance so stunning (the subtle emotion on her face brought me close to tears several times) that it's one of the most compelling & moving dramas I've ever seen.
Rated 23 Dec 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 14 Feb 2019
97
94th
Powerfully moving drama is a masterwork from Granik, her writers and especially her cast, providing a richly rewarding character study of PTSD (in Foster's ex-army vet) as well as a poignant depiction of adolescence and growing maturity (in McKenzie's heartbreaking teenager). Both actors deliver top-flight, non-showy performances, and the entire film is notable for a (welcome) lack of exposition - we wholly believe these characters from moment to moment; the 'why' is almost irrelevant.
Rated 14 Feb 2019
stewballStewball
Rated 01 Jul 2018
80
80th
Both leads are excellent, especially Thomasin McKenzie, though I didn't think Foster's was that demanding of a role. I know what the simple translation of the title is, clean up after yourself, but I expected a deeper, more menacing message but I didn't see that either. The title of the Book was "My Abandonment", but that's a reject too. Might I suggest, "The Hermit's Fledgling".
Rated 01 Jul 2018
obdurateObdurate
Rated 30 Sep 2018
80
67th
Not a whole lot happens but it builds itself organically, focusing on the relationship between father and daughter. No crazy moments or action, just a simple tale done well. Foster and McKenzie (especially her) put in really great work, and the direction is top-notch. Nice touch to just have visuals of a forest in the credits. There are films this year that I enjoy more, but very few that hit such an emotional depth: not even bombastically, it's a quiet, powerful sadness that hits the core.
Rated 30 Sep 2018
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 Oct 2019
66
24th
I'm not entirely sure if this is intentional, but the movie makes very little effort in trying to get the audience to empathize with, or even understand the father, and the result is that he almost becomes the primary antagonist of the story when he really shouldn't be. I've seen better raising-children-off-the-grid movies, and that's a very narrow sub-genre to be bested in.
Rated 17 Oct 2019
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 18 Jul 2018
82
85th
A tragic downwardly spiralling narrative arc (the dad) which the hopeful daughter will have to break free of. The two leads give great contrasting performances and almost end up killing each other despite their mutual love. Granik does a great job of extracting these performances and observing the pair; at the same time her inclusion of community scenes adds colour and context, while the leafy wooded backdrops establish the visual leitmotif which underpins the film's main themes. Enchanting.
Rated 18 Jul 2018
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 03 Oct 2018
70
70th
A story of a damaged veteran who chooses to live a life apart from the norms of society. He is loving and nurturing to his young daughter despite living in a forest. The acting performances were sweet and engaging. The scenery is awesome. Good music and overall quality. It was easy to care about and feel sympathy for these characters. It was enjoyable and not predictable. It's a little slow at times, could have had a bit more humor, and a better ending but well worth watching.
Rated 03 Oct 2018
feublofeublo
Rated 14 Jul 2018
90
90th
Powerful and complicated. It's a sad reality that's beautifully shot. The approach to existence, disorder, and what can really be accepted in this world, left me flustered in a good way.
Rated 14 Jul 2018
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 21 Oct 2018
80
80th
Similar to Captain Fantastic but with a much more sombre and realistic approach to the subject matter, Leave No Trace is deliberately paced and the dialogue is sparse, but this gives the film more weight and a sense of authenticity. The performances from McKenzie and Foster are muted but heartfelt, and so mesh well with the film's earthy, understated tone. The slow pace and lack of high drama or conflict may not be to everyone's liking, but there are very few missteps here.
Rated 21 Oct 2018
jnydamjnydam
Rated 30 Jul 2018
59
52nd
A decent film that's been done better. The girl and father have no dialogue which detracts some from another version of this movie that's been told. The father is a selfish unhappy character and you really feel for the daughter by the end.
Rated 30 Jul 2018
jlfmJLFM
Rated 18 Jul 2018
81
85th
Dares to be both harrowing and lovely and absolutely succeeds. Foster and McKenzie deliver beautiful performances.
Rated 18 Jul 2018
nobambanobamba
Rated 18 Oct 2018
40
30th
There's nothing wrong with having PTSD, or wanting to live outside society's rules, or depicting those with these issues, but this film glorifies Foster's dad character when he clearly is doing wrong by his daughter, no matter how he feels. The Florida Project didn't pull any punches showing the mom was terrible and dangerous for her daughter despite mom's feelings. I'm tired of films glorifying all veterans as people who can do no wrong. Some just did it as a job.
Rated 18 Oct 2018
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 23 Feb 2019
3
9th
One of those films where the embarrassingly obvious message it's trying to convey lessens the impact of the story it's trying to tell, the latter of which is let down anyway by some unflattering camera work and questionable editing choices that fail to lend it any kind of dramatic momentum. And for the love of God, if you can't afford a crane, please hire another drone operator.
Rated 23 Feb 2019
neonmanNeonman
Rated 28 Jul 2018
69
35th
All the lush green natural scenery kinda reminded me of broccoli ... of a cinematic kind. There's something to be impressed by with this film, with its non-narrative approach and appropriate lack of conflict, though typical for Granik, it felt like a slog for me to get through, but still enjoyable for a one-time watch.
Rated 28 Jul 2018
addsAdds
Rated 24 Oct 2018
70
63rd
Slow, but good.
Rated 24 Oct 2018
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 11 Nov 2019
4
55th
as exactly the kind of defiant individualist who would try to protect his hypothetical kids from normalcy and hypocritically resent them for not complying, this hit uncomfortably close to home at times. it isn't without its sundance-y eyerolls and contrivances, but there's compassion and complexity here too; foster is never reduced to villain nor martyr, while civilisation is a source of sustenance and growth as much as danger or abandonment.
Rated 11 Nov 2019
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 28 Nov 2018
75
80th
Engrossing father and daughter story as two lives trying to find a place of their own in the world that refuses to accept them - drifters totally in love with nature. Until the girl finally wants to settle and dad wants to move on alone - the most heartbreaking finale of 2018. The trials of trying to adapt to a world moved by money, the free spirit that defies status quo and "normal American life". Granik's always finds natural, placid and quiet ways to depict desperate, dramatic slices of life.
Rated 28 Nov 2018
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 17 Jul 2018
55
8th
The two leads did a fantastic job in a fantastic film. The movie was emotional, beauitful, and had depth. The only issue I had was the ending, I think the ending was a bit abrupt, and sudden considering it was a slow movie.
Rated 17 Jul 2018
buddhaloubuddhalou
Rated 10 Jan 2019
80
77th
Slow, quiet, and beautiful like the surroundings it takes place in and not the least bit boring for it. Got me right in the feels a few times, for sure. Ben Foster continues to impress and the kid in this, Thomasin McKenzie, was a delight.
Rated 10 Jan 2019
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 19 Sep 2018
75
65th
Two remarkable performances and a refreshing lack of conflict make this a really memorable experience. Not 100% my jam but I certainly enjoyed it.
Rated 19 Sep 2018
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 18 Oct 2018
65
65th
Much better than I expected judging by the trailer, and Granik's overrated "Winter's Bone". It's an unpredictable and convincing dual portrait displaying a light touch and a great deal of modesty, but also a resonant ending. Foster and McKenzie light up the screen.
Rated 18 Oct 2018
icarusIcarus
Rated 10 Nov 2018
84
75th
This film is an exercise in empathy. The look at life in the woods is filled with details, as Granik works more on situating us in this world rather than taking her opportunity to make social or political points. What I most appreciate is the empathetic view of each character--everyone has a reason for what they are doing, and while we like some choices less than others, we can at least understand.
Rated 10 Nov 2018
nuotionuotio
Rated 25 Sep 2018
58
60th
I was a big fan of Debra Granik's Winter's Bone and especially it's portrait of backwoods USA. Leave No Trace follows on that same path and also - like the previous film - contains a big part for a young actress (in this case Thomasin McKenzie). It's a solid follow-up with beautiful photography of the nature, but the story is not as interesting or suspenseful. Ben Foster's character's background is left very vague and I couldn't really relate to his need to remain off the grid.
Rated 25 Sep 2018
sellissellis
Rated 26 Dec 2018
85
75th
Simple character piece with great textures, sounds, pacing, and performances. Feels real.
Rated 26 Dec 2018
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 14 Jan 2019
69
73rd
A good watch and slice of a non traditional family struggle. Its not going to blow you away but the performances are enjoyable as is the story.
Rated 14 Jan 2019
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 02 Nov 2018
7
50th
Was just a little too flat and low-key for me, needed more zazz
Rated 02 Nov 2018
braddad68braddad68
Rated 16 Jan 2019
94
74th
Excellent performances and a gritty drama.
Rated 16 Jan 2019
semioticussemioticus
Rated 05 Jan 2019
88
90th
Very powerful film. One of the best of 2018. Both Foster and McKenzie do an amazing job bringing life to these characters. There isn't much to nitpick here. The pace and style might not be for some, but if you have seen Granik's previous work and liked it, you'll love this.
Rated 05 Jan 2019
amerigoamerigo
Rated 05 Mar 2021
80
69th
It's a melodrama that might be hokey on paper, but it's so exquisitely well-acted that it's easy to ignore any shortcomings.
Rated 05 Mar 2021
mandymandy
Rated 03 Apr 2019
8
92nd
A beautifully told story -that quietly reveals deep truths without much narrative or exposition. Full of human kindness.
Rated 03 Apr 2019
ricRic
Rated 06 May 2019
85
82nd
Bare story, bare characters, bared my heart
Rated 06 May 2019
edwardedward
Rated 15 Dec 2018
86
73rd
Ben Foster's presence is palpable in a way like no other. Similar to A Thousand Clowns, but without the comedic relief, Leave No Trace captures the struggle between the intellectual non-conformist parent and the precocious child (gracefully performed by McKenzie), as well as their "collective" struggle with the world, with honesty and dignity. But where it diverges is the way each struggle is settled, including one that is one of the most harrowing and honest depictions of PTSD.
Rated 15 Dec 2018
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 09 Apr 2019
80
51st
While compelling from a character standpoint it plays out very simplistically in terms of plot and character decision making. The performances were great of course as Foster continues to be a bankable lead casting option. It had the potential to deal with the core issue a little more head on but ultimately only chose to offer glimpses into the mind of the wounded vet. I did quite enjoy this film I just wanted to see it branch out and tackle the issues with a little more poignancy.
Rated 09 Apr 2019
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 21 Jan 2019
65
24th
I don't have a strong opinion about this - it is more a movie about a veteran's struggles than it is about the outdoors. There is a bit of a father-daughter relationship but this wasn't so relatable to me.
Rated 21 Jan 2019
ippeiIppei
Rated 08 Aug 2021
55
20th
The great performances aside, this one felt a little aimless to me. There are fascinating and interesting moments in the film but the sum of its parts, unfortunately, don't amount to what should have been a really solid conclusion.
Rated 08 Aug 2021
stuie299stuie299
Rated 24 Jan 2021
70
31st
The take away here should be the first 25 or so minutes. There the audience is treated to some absolutely gorgeous cinematography. McKenzie also does a tremendous job carrying this movie. Other than that nothing really happens. The whole thing is just kinda bland and boring. The film while mostly well made fails to give the audience any reason to care about what is happening on screen beyond a mild interest in the daughter finding some consistency and semblance of normality in her life.
Rated 24 Jan 2021
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 14 Apr 2022
75
71st
It's kind of like 'Light of My Life', but the lighter version of it. A story of a father and his daughter living in the forest and finding themselves getting pulled into a world that they had attempted to keep at bay, it's a slow-moving, beatiful journey with subdued acting that works perfectly. I really enjoy these kinds of movies and I get that they are not for everyone. I like to immerse myself into the mood of the scene, in the beauty or crudeness of it, or both.
Rated 14 Apr 2022
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 01 Nov 2018
45
16th
coming-of-age ile ptsd'yi doğaya kaçış potasında eritişi ve bu süreçte bulduğu nüanslar ilgi çekici ama kendi adıma sinematik olarak çekici bir şey sunduğunu söylemek pek mümkün değil. kaçınılmaz olarak aynı hikayelerin ufak modifikasyonlarla -ve duruma göre yerel çeşnilerle- makyajlanmış halini tekrar tekrar izlediğim hissini veriyor sürekli olarak. durum ve karakter bu kadar bildikse sinematik bazı numaralar gerektiği fikrindeyim, yoksa festival popu bu.
Rated 01 Nov 2018
phil_clownsPhil Clowns
Rated 06 Feb 2023
40
1st
Classic movie that once you finish you go to read the plot to see if you missed something and the plot is as meaningless as the movie
Rated 06 Feb 2023
coinquatroCoinQuatro
Rated 24 Jun 2021
65
65th
Pretty good, but could also be titled "Leave No Lasting Impression".
Rated 24 Jun 2021
jpotiijpotII
Rated 26 Aug 2019
43
32nd
Sagitário
Rated 26 Aug 2019
emmaluxemmalux
Rated 12 Oct 2018
70
17th
Filmekimş 2018
Rated 12 Oct 2018
cerclerougeCercle_Rouge
Rated 15 Jun 2020
72
75th
Atypical, subtle portrayal of PTSD and parenthood. A film about outsiders, in which the daughter chooses community over retreat and isolation. Performance of Thomasin McKenzie is incredibly accomplished.
Rated 15 Jun 2020
michaelman99MichaelMan99
Rated 25 Jan 2020
70
45th
It was alright, I expected it to be a little bit better after hearing about all of the hype around this critically acclaimed film. It left me feeling surprisingly cold by the end. Was it good movie? Probably. Do I think it was one of the best movies of 2018? No, I honestly don't think so.
Rated 25 Jan 2020
darrenDarren
Rated 22 Dec 2019
67
41st
Didn't find it as moving as the majority seemingly did
Rated 22 Dec 2019
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 09 Nov 2018
65
39th
Found+tested+temphome/worketc/church+sneaktonewpark-toocold+breakintocabin+findsdadKOd+heracting-mainlyvoice-startedbadandgotgoodusually+peoplehelp-shelikestheirlilcommunity+thesamethingthatswrongwithyouisntwrongwithme+hehasleaveswithouther+sheleavesshitoutforhim
Rated 09 Nov 2018
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 01 Jan 2020
20
3rd
Well, Leave No Trace pulled off something that I thought was impossible; a story even less involving, complex and thought provoking than Winters Bone. Hoorah for Granik! If you want to know the story, its about a man secretly living in the woods with his daughter (you dont REALLY know why) who gets caught and brought back to "Civilisation", only for him to run off again, despite the fact that his daughter clearly didnt want to go with him again. She decides to leaves him to it. Good for her.
Rated 01 Jan 2020
colorbufcolorbuf
Rated 15 Dec 2019
80
92nd
Quiet but very interesting film questioning the value of community, sociability and of acquiring material goods. It also broaches the burden of mental illness and its impact on family. Thomasin McKenzie gives a very skilled performance despite her young age.
Rated 15 Dec 2019
arossaross
Rated 24 Apr 2019
86
77th
beautiful movie and communicates a lot without the dialogue needed to overexplain things
Rated 24 Apr 2019
calexicoCalexico
Rated 02 Jan 2021
75
51st
Understated and compassionate.
Rated 02 Jan 2021
sveneriksvenerik
Rated 01 Feb 2019
90
88th
I wasn't ready for the heartbreaking finale. An absolutely devastating but gorgeous masterwork.
Rated 01 Feb 2019
luordluord
Rated 11 Jan 2020
77
84th
It borders on the preposterous, but it's so tenderly presented, so heartfelt, it more than earns its moments.
Rated 11 Jan 2020
ozdemibrozdemibr
Rated 11 Oct 2018
58
14th
11/10/2018 Filmekimi &Demet @Atlas Sineması
Rated 11 Oct 2018
mrcinemaMr.Cinema
Rated 17 Jan 2024
63
56th
Leave no Trace & Live no Place!!!
Rated 17 Jan 2024
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 01 Jun 2019
8
79th
Clear, simple, powerful stuff.
Rated 01 Jun 2019
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 01 May 2022
8
80th
"I just need to know I'm doing the right thing." Like the trucker, we watch and wonder what it is as Granik masterfully carves a subtle trail through the beautiful (see the opening scenes) and brutal (see post-truck ride) PNW woods and the even more complex wilderness of trauma, parent-child relationships, and the search for home. Perfectly, naturally paced and performed, with music at just the right moments (see the cabin wait; around the campfire). I was hoping for a different ending though.
Rated 01 May 2022
mixmaxtermixmaxter
Rated 13 Feb 2023
80
41st
A character study on PTSD and a provider's failure living off the grid, interestingly leaving out the details on PTSD.
Rated 13 Feb 2023

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