Limitless_
"What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
16 countries
Netflix
8 countries
Rakuten TV
7 countries
Max
5 countries
Viaplay
4 countries
MovistarTV
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Limitless earned $161.9M worldwide on a $27.0M budget — a 500% return on investment.
Neil Burger →
Year context
Limitless was released 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (20)
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
AM
Ann Marie Green
Financial Newscaster
DM
Damali Mason
Female Cop
MM
Meg McCrossen
Female Assistant
Tom Bloom
Dunham
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$27.0M
Budget
$161.9M
Revenue
+500%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Virgin Produced
Rogue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (11,248 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$27,000,000
Box Office
$161,900,000
Profit
+$134,900,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Limitless?
Limitless has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed Limitless?
Limitless was directed by Neil Burger.
Who stars in Limitless?
The cast of Limitless includes Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Andrew Howard, Anna Friel.
How much did Limitless make at the box office?
Limitless earned $161,900,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $27,000,000.
What is the rating of Limitless?
Limitless has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 11,248 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Mystery
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (14)
new york city
medicine
politician
iq
pill
stalking
superhuman
writer
drugs
threat
knowledge
nootropics
mind booster
inspirational
