THRILLER . 2011 . 1h 46m . English . 7.2/10

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.

Director Neil Burger
Starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish
Box Office $161.9M
7.2/10
Rating
$161.9M
Box Office
1h 46m
Runtime
2011
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+500% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Limitless poster
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.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Limitless earned $161.9M worldwide on a $27.0M budget — a 500% return on investment.
Director
Limitless was directed by Neil Burger.
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Cast
Bradley Cooper stars as Edward Morra in Limitless.
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Year context
Limitless was released 15 years ago in 2011.

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

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)

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