Limitless (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Limitless is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Limitless follows Eddie Morra, a struggling writer who gains extraordinary mental abilities after taking a mysterious nootropic drug called NZT-48. His rapid ascent into wealth and power draws dangerous attention from…

Limitless is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Limitless follows Eddie Morra, a struggling writer who gains extraordinary mental abilities after taking a mysterious nootropic drug called NZT-48. His rapid ascent into wealth and power draws dangerous attention from criminals and business rivals, leading to a desperate fight for survival. Parents should be aware…

The film features moderate sexual content, including implied acts, scenes of intimacy, and brief nudity depending on the version watched. Characters are seen in bed together, and there is dialogue referencing sexual topics.

Violence is moderate and occasionally graphic. Notable moments include a character being stabbed in the abdomen, the discovery of severed hands in a box, and a scene where a character consumes blood from a floor.

Language is moderate, with several uses of strong profanity including the 'f-word' and 's-word' throughout the dialogue.

Substance use is a central theme and the primary focus of the film. Characters abuse NZT-48, an experimental drug, with the plot emphasizing addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and life-threatening side effects.

The film deals with intense and mature themes including addiction, systemic corruption, and the loss of morality in the pursuit of success. Characters face life-or-death situations stemming from their involvement with the drug.

Limitless runs 106 minutes, directed by Neil Burger, released in 2011.

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