Limitless

2011 • 1h 46m •

Thriller Mystery Science Fiction

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★ 7.2/10

11,740 reviews

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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.

"What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?"

Top Billed Cast

Bradley Cooper

Edward Morra

Robert De Niro

Carl Van Loon

Abbie Cornish

Lindy

Andrew Howard

Gennady

Anna Friel

Melissa

Johnny Whitworth

Vernon

Tomas Arana

Man in Tan Coat

Robert John Burke

Pierce

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S Sampson Verified TMDB Critic

2026-01-01

A reframing of what life has to offer.

While the premise of a drug induced hyper competency seems like it should be the wrong type of inspiration, I couldn't help but feel inspired as I watched Eddie Moira (Bradley Cooper) transform his life.

The funny thing about the movie is that a lot of what Eddie did to improve his life could have been done without NZT which hyper stimulated his brain to accomplish the impossible. Many of the things he did to improve his life such as cleaning his apartment, dressing better, or finishing his script probably could've done with some self discipline and...