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Limitless

Limitless

What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?

20117.21h 46m

Overview

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.

Directed by Neil Burger
Written by Leslie Dixon, Alan Glynn
Produced by Leslie Dixon, Ryan Kavanaugh, Scott Kroopf
Box OfficeBudget: $27.0MRevenue: $161.9M

Top Cast

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Edward Morra

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Carl Van Loon

Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornish

Lindy

Andrew Howard

Andrew Howard

Gennady

Anna Friel

Anna Friel

Melissa

Johnny Whitworth

Johnny Whitworth

Vernon

Tomas Arana

Tomas Arana

Man in Tan Coat

Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

Pierce

Darren Goldstein

Darren Goldstein

Kevin Doyle

Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

Morris Brandt

Themes & Keywords

new york citymedicinepoliticianiqpillstalkingsuperhumanwriterdrugsthreatknowledgenootropicsmind boosterinspirational

About Limitless

Limitless is a thriller, mystery, science fiction film released in 2011 exploring themes of new york city, medicine, politician, iq, pill, stalking. Directed by Neil Burger, it stars Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish. 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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