The Limey

1999·Movie
1h 29min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic1005.7Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Limey fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Tell him I'm coming.

The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.
Crime ThrillerRevenge StoryBritish GangsterNon-Linear NarrativeStylish EditingSharp DialogueGritty RealismCharacter-DrivenViolent Action

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Soderbergh, Gregory Jacobs, Annie Welles
Written by:
Lem Dobbs
Produced by:
Terri Taylor, Debra Zane, John Hardy
Composed by:
Mike Chock, Larry Blake, Larry Blake

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Limey

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Where can I stream The Limey legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

The Limey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Limey worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Limey rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Limey?

1 h 29 min

The Limey runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Limey?

Critics100
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Limey higher (100) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Limey a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 32% of its budget.

What language is The Limey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Limey?

51ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDK+37

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Limey in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Limey use?

Accidental MurderActor AllusionAnachronic OrderBlatant LiesCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveDamn, It Feels Good to Be a Gangster!The DragonJive TurkeyFunny Background EventPapa WolfYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessEvil Old Folksand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Limey, including Accidental Murder, Actor Allusion, Anachronic Order.

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