Limitless (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2011, Limitless is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Neil Burger, running about 105 minutes. “What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A paranoia-fueled action thriller about an unsuccessful writer whose life 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 in this darkly comic and provocative film.
Who’s in it. Limitless stars Bradley Cooper as Edward Morra, Robert De Niro as Carl Van Loon, Abbie Cornish as Lindy and Andrew Howard as Gennady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Limitless has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $161.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Limitless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Limitless tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Limitless (2011)?
- In US, Limitless is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Limitless worth watching?
- Limitless holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Limitless?
- Limitless stars Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Andrew Howard and Anna Friel.
- When was Limitless released?
- Limitless was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.