Limbo

2021·Movie
1h 58min
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes93%70%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

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Limbo fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Veteran detective Cham works with rookie cop Will to hunt down the city's serial killer. The investigation leads them to a lair littered with dismembered female limbs, and an ex-con who killed Cham's wife and child years ago...
Gritty Crime ThrillerSerial Killer InvestigationPsychologicalBleakViolentIntenseHong Kong NoirCharacter-DrivenAtmospheric

Crew

Directed by:
Soi Cheang
Written by:
Au Kin-Yee, Shum Kwan-Sin
Produced by:
Wilson Yip, Stanley Tong Man-Hong, Jiang Defu
Composed by:
Kenji Kawai, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol, Nopawat Likitwong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Limbo

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Where can I stream Limbo legally?

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Limbo worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Limbo rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Limbo?

1 h 58 min

Limbo runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Limbo?

Critics87
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Limbo higher (87) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Limbo in?

cnJapaneseChinese

It was made in cn, with some Japanese, Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Limbo?

12ATBECACHDEFRHKITLILUTWUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Limbo in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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