Limelight

2011·Movie
1h 42min

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About

A film about Peter Gatien, the owner of legendary New York nightclubs like Limelight, The Tunnel and the Palladium. The film documents his rise and fall from the 1980s through the 1990s.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Limelight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Limelight legally?

Limelight is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Limelight worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Limelight?

1 h 42 min

Limelight runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Limelight?

Critics71
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Limelight much the same way.

What language is Limelight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Limelight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Limelight in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Limelight use?

The Alcoholic"Open!" Says MeTime-Compression MontageBittersweet EndingDowner BeginningWould Hit a GirlThe CameoHypocritical HumorThe Film of the BookInterrupted SuicideMay–December RomanceDeath of the Hypotenuseand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Limelight, including The Alcoholic, "Open!" Says Me, Time-Compression Montage.

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