Limitless 2011
“What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?”
What is Limitless?
Limitless is a 2011 American science fiction thriller film directed by Neil Burger and written by Leslie Dixon. The film features a cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, and Robert De Niro.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 17, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Relativity Media, Virgin Produced, Many Rivers Productions
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $161,900,000
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction
- Updated
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Overview
Limitless is a 2011 American science fiction thriller film directed by Neil Burger and written by Leslie Dixon. The film features a cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, and Robert De Niro. The story follows an unsuccessful, down-on-his-luck writer whose life is transformed after he begins taking a top-secret, experimental smart drug. This mysterious pill enables him to unlock unprecedented mental abilities, allowing him to use one hundred percent of his brain and become a perfect version of himself. As he experiences this newfound genius, he gains wealth and power. However, his enhanced abilities soon attract shadowy forces that threaten his new life. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes, is categorized under the genres of thriller, mystery, and science fiction. It was released in the United States on March 18, 2011. The narrative explores the premise of what might happen if a pill could make an individual rich and powerful while navigating the consequences of such a transformation.
Should you watch it?
“An unsuccessful writer transforms his life using a top-secret smart drug that unlocks his full brain capacity.”
- Fast-paced science fiction thriller concept
- Engaging premise about enhanced mental abilities
- Attracts shadowy forces that threaten his new life
Watch it if you enjoy science fiction thrillers about unlocking human potential.
Rated PG-13, the film contains thriller and science fiction themes.
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What is the release year of Limitless?
Limitless was released in 2011.
Who directed Limitless?
The film was directed by Neil Burger.
Who wrote the film?
Limitless was written by Leslie Dixon and is loosely based on the 2001 novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn.
What is the film's primary premise?
An unsuccessful writer takes a top-secret smart drug that allows him to use one hundred percent of his brain, transforming him into a perfect version of himself.
What genres are associated with the movie?
The film is categorized under thriller, mystery, and science fiction.