Limbo (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Limbo is a comedy and drama film directed by Ben Sharrock, running about 104 minutes. “Waiting is a group effort.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An offbeat observation of refugees waiting to be granted asylum on a fictional remote Scottish island. It focuses on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by the weight of his grandfather’s oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland.
Who’s in it. Limbo stars Amir El-Masry as Omar, Vikash Bhai as Farhad, Ola Orebiyi as Wasef and Kwabena Ansah as Abedi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Limbo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $224.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Limbo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Limbo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Limbo (2021)?
- In US, Limbo is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Limbo worth watching?
- Limbo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Limbo?
- Limbo stars Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah and Sidse Babett Knudsen.
- When was Limbo released?
- Limbo was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.