The Limits of Control_
"For every way in, there is another way out."
A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.
Starring
Isaach de Bankolé, Alex Descas, Jean-François Stévenin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Limits of Control was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all a...
The Limits of Control is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 56m.
CAST (20)
Isaach de Bankolé
Lone Man
Alex Descas
Creole
Jean-François Stévenin
French
Óscar Jaenada
Waiter
Luis Tosar
Violin
Paz de la Huerta
Nude
Tilda Swinton
Blonde
Youki Kudoh
Molecules
John Hurt
Guitar
Gael García Bernal
Mexican
Hiam Abbass
Driver
Bill Murray
American
Héctor Colomé
Second American
María Isasi
Flamenco Club Waitress
NY
Norma Yessenia Paladines
Flight Attendant
AM
Alejandro Muñoz Biggie
Street Kid
CS
Cristina Sierra Sánchez
Street Kid
PL
Pablo Lucas Ortega
Street Kid
LT
La Truco
Flamenco Dancer
TD
Talegón de Córdoba
Flamenco Singer
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (305 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Limits of Control about?
A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.
How long is The Limits of Control?
The Limits of Control has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in The Limits of Control?
The cast of The Limits of Control includes Isaach de Bankolé, Alex Descas, Jean-François Stévenin, Óscar Jaenada, Luis Tosar.
What is the rating of The Limits of Control?
The Limits of Control has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 305 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller