The Limey

R

Released Oct 8, 1999

1h 30m

Crime

Drama

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92%

87 Reviews

Tomatometer

78%

10,000+ Ratings

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The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine (Peter Fonda) and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.

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Critics Consensus

Crafted with eccentric moodiness and style by Steven Soderbergh, The Limey is also a gritty neo-noir showcase for the talent of leading man Terence Stamp.

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Matt B

Some of the most ridiculous overuse of cockney I've ever heard. NO ONE speaks that way. Must have been painful for the guy, as he is actually from the East end of London and would know. Pretty poor plot. Just meh. Hysterical having the one actress either in a bath or in a pool for 90% of her scenes. Hygiene! In sure that was it. Like a PSA about the importance of hygiene!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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John H

Interesting story that is much more about the father and daughter than murder drugs and sex. Much better than I expected especially the ending.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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helder f

A movie about an ex convict, Wilson, who flies from London to LA to revenge his daughter's death. The movie is surprisingly better than expected from watching the first scenes. Wilson's affect is strange and at a robotic, and the movie moves with a slight back and forth timeline. Nonetheless, the movie doesn't miss a beat. If anything the end feels a bit rushed, we almost feel like watching it again right after.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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Alec C

Retribution may be a dish best served cold, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it while it lasts! A British ex-con travels to L.A. to look into his daughters death, which leads him to a shady businessman who has ties to many criminals in the city. Intense, excitable, and a bloody good time to watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Robert C

I've got a lot of time for this film. It's closer to Point Blank which John Boorman made with Lee Marvin than the actual remake they made with Mel Gibson. It has also got a lot of stars from the sixties and feels like a lament for this era.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/23

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Sparkle

Was the daughter alive or dead? So the bad guys get in a car and move to a beach hide out as someone's dad with a grudge threatens their lives. Hmm... Not really feeling the connection emotionally to any of this except the nostalgia for late 90's L.A.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/06/23

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Steven Soderbergh

Director

Terence Stamp

Wilson

Peter Fonda

Terry Valentine

Lesley Ann Warren

Elaine

Luis Guzmán

Ed

Barry Newman

Avery

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

The Limey is one of many American films released in 1999 that seemed to be saying goodbye to the rebel spirit that allowed indies and mainstream movies to comingle as they had in the ’70s.

Oct 24, 2022

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

The crimer suffers from a slim, underdeveloped script by Lem Dobbs (who also write Kafka), but benefits from Soderbergh's astute direction that posits two 1960s cinematic icons, Brit Terrence Stamp and American Peter Fonda as long-time enemies.

Rated: B+

Nov 9, 2006

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Eleanor Ringel Cater

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Those interested in more challenging work will find the film a unique meditation on the nature of Hollywood.

Feb 21, 2004

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It’s like the original 'Get Carter' channeled through 'Point Blank,' a hard-edged revenge thriller steeped in sorrow and regret.

Mar 2, 2024

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Farah Cheded

A Good Movie To Watch

The bare bones of The Limey’s story are gripping enough [...] but what Steven Soderbergh does with them elevates this neo-noir thriller into something utterly singular and stacked with layers upon layers of meaning.

Sep 23, 2023

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

It's a brisk and relentless story, with a killer supporting cast (Lesley Anne Warren, Joe Dallesandro, Nicky Katt and Luis Guzmán!) and an inevitability that you feel in every cut. Truly one of the great films of 1999.

Sep 10, 2021

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Synopsis

The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine (Peter Fonda) and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Screenwriter: Lem Dobbs
Distributor: Artisan Entertainment
Production Co: Artisan Entertainment
Rating: R (Violence|Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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