The Limey (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, The Limey is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 89 minutes. “Vengeance knows no boundaries.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.
Who’s in it. The Limey stars Terence Stamp as Wilson, Lesley Ann Warren as Elaine, Luis Guzmán as Eduardo Roel and Barry Newman as Jim Avery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Limey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel 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 The Limey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Limey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Limey (1999)?
- In US, The Limey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 The Limey worth watching?
- The Limey holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Limey?
- The Limey stars Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman and Joe Dallesandro.
- When was The Limey released?
- The Limey was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.