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Limitless

2011·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic597.3Rotten Tomatoes68%74%
IMDb7.4Metacritic597.3Rotten Tomatoes68%74%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?

The life of an unsuccessful writer is transformed by a top-secret 'smart drug' that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself. His enhanced abilities soon attract shadowy forces that threaten his new life.
Psychological ThrillerHigh-Stakes SuspenseSmart DrugEscapist FantasyConspiracyFast-PacedMind-bendingMoral DilemmaAddictive

Crew

Directed by:
Neil Burger, Garrett Warren, H.H. Cooper
Written by:
Leslie Dixon, Alan Glynn
Produced by:
Bradley Cooper, Leslie Dixon, Mark Kamine
Composed by:
Season Kent, Paul Urmson, Paul Urmson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Limitless

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Limitless legally?

NetflixPrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+The Roku

Limitless is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Limitless worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Limitless rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug useViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and violence.

How long is Limitless?

1 h 46 min

Limitless runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Limitless?

Critics64
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Limitless higher (74) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Limitless a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$162 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $162 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What language is Limitless in?

EnglishItalianRussianChineseFrench

It was made in English, with some Italian, Russian, Chinese, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Limitless?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Limitless in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Limitless use?

Writers Cannot Do MathSuper-Speed ReadingTrailers Always Lie"The Reason You Suck" SpeechOmniglotImprobably High I.Q.Karma HoudiniThe MafiyaI Know Mortal KombatPrecision F-StrikeAcquired Situational NarcissismForeshadowingand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Limitless, including Writers Cannot Do Math, Super-Speed Reading, Trailers Always Lie.