---
title: "Beneath the Leaves"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beneath-the-leaves-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 575745
imdb_id: "tt4574654"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.2
vote_count: 21
content_rating: "R"
---

# Beneath the Leaves (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beneath-the-leaves-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Beneath the Leaves" (2019).
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Title: Beneath the Leaves.
Year: 2019.
Genre: Thriller (American thriller).
Director/Co-writer: Adam Marino.
Release Date: February 8, 2019 (US/Netflix).
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Rating: R.
Plot:
James Whitley (warm-eyed psychopath) kidnaps four small-town boys.
His goal: Reunite orphaned children with deceased birth parents.
He was arrested after the boys escaped.
Fifteen years later, Whitley escapes during a prison fire.
He decides to continue his mission.
Detective Larson was a prior victim of Whitley.
Larson is removed from the case due to impartiality.
Detective Shotwell (Larson's partner and lover) is left to solve the case.
Larson chases

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Adam Marino
- **Networks / Studios**: Reel Fire Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mira Sorvino** as *Detective Erica Shotwell*
- **Paul Sorvino** as *Captain Parker*
- **Kristoffer Polaha** as *Detective Brian Larson*
- **Doug Jones** as *James Whitley*
- **Aaron Farb** as *Detective Abrams*
- **Ser'Darius Blain** as *Josh Ridley*
- **Christopher Backus** as *Matt Tresner*
- **Christopher Masterson** as *George Middleton*
- **Tommy Kijas** as *Officer Cartwright*
- **Kee Seymore** as *Officer Davis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Beneath the Leaves online?
Beneath the Leaves is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Beneath the Leaves worth watching?
Beneath the Leaves holds a community rating of 4.2/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Beneath the Leaves and when was it released?
Beneath the Leaves is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Beneath the Leaves?
Beneath the Leaves was directed by Adam Marino.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beneath the Leaves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/575745)
- [Beneath the Leaves (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574654/fullcredits/)
- [Beneath the Leaves - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beneath_the_Leaves)
- [Beneath the Leaves (2019) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/575745-beneath-the-leaves/cast)

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