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Limitless

2011-03-17 · 106 min · ★ 7.2

Thriller · Mystery · Science Fiction

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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Directors
Neil Burger
Production companies
Relativity Media, Virgin Produced, Many Rivers Productions, Boy of the Year, Rogue Pictures, Mandate International
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 27,000,000
Revenue
USD 161,900,000

Top Cast

Bradley CooperBradley CooperEdward Morra
Robert De NiroRobert De NiroCarl Van Loon
Abbie CornishAbbie CornishLindy
Andrew HowardAndrew HowardGennady
Anna FrielAnna FrielMelissa
Johnny WhitworthJohnny WhitworthVernon
Tomas AranaTomas AranaMan in Tan Coat
Robert John BurkeRobert John BurkePierce
Darren GoldsteinDarren GoldsteinKevin Doyle
Ned EisenbergNed EisenbergMorris Brandt
T.V. CarpioT.V. CarpioValerie
Richard BekinsRichard BekinsHank Atwood
Patricia KalemberPatricia KalemberMrs. Atwood
Cindy KatzCindy KatzMarla Sutton
Brian Anthony WilsonBrian Anthony WilsonDetective
Rebecca DayanRebecca DayanRebecca Dayan
Ann Marie GreenFinancial Newscaster
Damali MasonFemale Cop
Meg McCrossenFemale Assistant
Tom BloomTom BloomDunham

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