The Limits of Control movie poster

The Limits of Control

2009 · 1h 56m · Released

R Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.0 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Limits of Control

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer
Blonde Clip
I Used My Imagination Clip
Archival Talks: Jim Jarmusch, "The Limits of Control"

Top cast and crew

Jim Jarmusch Director
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
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Frequently asked questions about The Limits of Control

Where can I watch The Limits of Control in the United States?

The Limits of Control is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Limits of Control?

The Limits of Control scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Limits of Control?

The Limits of Control stars Isaach de Bankolé, Alex Descas, Jean-François Stévenin, Óscar Jaenada, and Luis Tosar. Jim Jarmusch is the director.

How long is The Limits of Control?

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

When did The Limits of Control come out?

The Limits of Control was released on May 1, 2009.

Which studio made The Limits of Control?

The Limits of Control was produced by PointBlank Films and Entertainment Farm in the United States and Japan.

What languages is The Limits of Control in?

The Limits of Control is in Arabic, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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