Where can I watch Limbo (1999)?

In US, Limbo is available to 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Limbo stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Kris Kristofferson and Michael Laskin.

When was Limbo released?

Limbo was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.

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Limbo (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1999, Limbo is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by John Sayles, running about 126 minutes. “The only thing more dangerous than death...is survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Traumatized by a fishing boat accident many years before, Joe Gastineau has given up his hopes for a life beyond the odd jobs he takes to support himself. That quickly changes when nomadic club singer Donna de Angelo and her troubled teen-age daughter enter Joe’s life. Both mother and daughter fall for Joe, increasing the friction between them. The tension continues to build when Joe invites them on a pleasure cruise up the Alaskan coast, discovering too late that the trip may cost them their lives.

Who’s in it. Limbo stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Donna De Angelo, David Strathairn as Joe Gastineau, Vanessa Martinez as Noelle De Angelo and Kris Kristofferson as Smilin' Jack, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Limbo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Limbo (1999)?: In US, Limbo is available to 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Limbo?: Limbo stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Kris Kristofferson and Michael Laskin.
When was Limbo released?: Limbo was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.