Is The Limits of Control scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Limits of Control for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Limits of Control in the US?

The Limits of Control can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Limits of Control?

The Limits of Control runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is The Limits of Control suitable for kids?

The Limits of Control is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20091h 56mCrime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller

The Limits of Control

Name: The Limits of Control
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2009-05-01
Duration: 116 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 328 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Limits of Control at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 328 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Limits of Control tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 56m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 328 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Limits of Control

Is The Limits of Control scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Limits of Control for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Limits of Control in the US?: The Limits of Control can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Limits of Control?: The Limits of Control runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is The Limits of Control suitable for kids?: The Limits of Control is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.