Limitless
“What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?”
Synopsis
The life of an unsuccessful writer 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.
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Limitless (2011) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-12
Top Cast
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Bradley Cooper
Edward Morra
Robert De Niro
Carl Van Loon
Abbie Cornish
Lindy
Andrew Howard
Gennady
Anna Friel
Melissa
Johnny Whitworth
Vernon
Tomas Arana
Man in Tan Coat
Robert John Burke
Pierce
Darren Goldstein
Kevin Doyle
Ned Eisenberg
Morris Brandt
T.V. Carpio
Valerie
Richard Bekins
Hank Atwood
Patricia Kalember
Mrs. Atwood
Cindy Katz
Marla Sutton
Brian Anthony Wilson
Detective
Rebecca Dayan
Rebecca Dayan
Ann Marie Green
Financial Newscaster
Damali Mason
Female Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$161.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6x
+$134.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Burger
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Dixon
- Original Score
- Paul Leonard-Morgan
- Original Title
- Limitless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $161.9M
- Production Studios
- Relativity Media, Virgin Produced, Many Rivers Productions, Boy of the Year, Rogue Pictures, Mandate International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Burger
Leslie Dixon, Alan Glynn
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Richard Rutkowski, Jo Willems
Tracy Adams, Naomi Geraghty
Leslie Dixon, Scott Kroopf, Ryan Kavanaugh, Jason Felts, Bradley Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Dixon
Producer
Scott Kroopf
Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh
Producer
Tracy Adams
Editor
Naomi Geraghty
Editor
Neil Burger
Director
Leslie Dixon
Screenplay
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Jenny Gering
Costume Design
Dan Schrecker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jo Willems
Director of Photography
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Limitless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Limitless about?
The life of an unsuccessful writer 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.
Who directed Limitless?
Limitless was directed by Neil Burger.
Who stars in Limitless?
The principal cast of Limitless includes Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Andrew Howard, Anna Friel.
When was Limitless released and how long is it?
Limitless was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Limitless?
Limitless had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $161.9M at the worldwide box office (6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Limitless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Limitless was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan.
Is Limitless based on a book or true story?
Limitless is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Glynn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Limitless?
Limitless holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).