The Limits of Control
“For every way in, there is another way out.”
A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Limits of Control
The Limits of Control is a 2009 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Jim Jarmusch. The cast is led by Isaach de Bankolé, Alex Descas, Jean-François Stévenin. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Limits of Control was produced by PointBlank Films, Entertainment Farm, and Focus Features and made in United States of America and Japan. It was released on May 1, 2009, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Writers
- Jim Jarmusch
- Release date
- May 1, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Production
- PointBlank Films, Entertainment Farm, Focus Features
The Limits of Control cast & crew
The Limits of Control was directed by Jim Jarmusch and written by Jim Jarmusch.
The cast features Isaach de Bankolé as Lone Man, Alex Descas as Creole, Jean-François Stévenin as French, Óscar Jaenada as Waiter, Luis Tosar as Violin, and Paz de la Huerta as Nude.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Logan, cinematography is by Christopher Doyle, and it was produced by Gretchen McGowan and Stacey Smith.
Is The Limits of Control worth watching?
The Limits of Control holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 316 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The Limits of Control is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Limits of Control
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Cast of The Limits of Control
Isaach de Bankolé
Lone Man
Alex Descas
Creole
Jean-François Stévenin
French
Óscar Jaenada
Waiter
Luis Tosar
Violin
Paz de la Huerta
Nude
Tilda Swinton
Blonde
Youki Kudoh
Molecules
John Hurt
Guitar
Gael García Bernal
Mexican
Hiam Abbass
Driver
Bill Murray
American
The Limits of Control — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Limits of Control in United States?
The Limits of Control is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Limits of Control in?
The Limits of Control is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, French, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Limits of Control?
The Limits of Control runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Limits of Control rated?
The Limits of Control is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 316 ratings.
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