

Limitless
2011-03-17 · 106 min · ★ 7.2
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 CooperEdward Morra
Robert De NiroCarl Van Loon
Abbie CornishLindy
Andrew HowardGennady
Anna FrielMelissa
Johnny WhitworthVernon
Tomas AranaMan in Tan Coat
Robert John BurkePierce
Darren GoldsteinKevin Doyle
Ned EisenbergMorris Brandt
T.V. CarpioValerie
Richard BekinsHank Atwood
Patricia KalemberMrs. Atwood
Cindy KatzMarla Sutton
Brian Anthony WilsonDetective
Rebecca DayanRebecca Dayan
Tom BloomDunhamTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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