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Limbo

1999 · 126 min · Director: John Sayles

Limbo (1999) is an adventure drama, directed by John Sayles. It stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and David Strathairn. The 126-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Limbo Is About

Traumatized by a fishing boat accident many years before, Joe Gastineau has given up his hopes for a life beyond the odd jobs he takes to support himself. That quickly changes when nomadic club singer Donna de Angelo and her troubled teen-age daughter enter Joe’s life. Both mother and daughter fall for Joe, increasing the friction between them. The tension continues to build when Joe invites them on a pleasure cruise up the Alaskan coast, discovering too late that the trip may cost them their lives.

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What is Limbo about?

Traumatized by a fishing boat accident many years before, Joe Gastineau has given up his hopes for a life beyond the odd jobs he takes to support himself. That quickly changes when nomadic club singer Donna de Angelo and her troubled teen-age daughter enter Joe’s life.

Where can I watch Limbo?

Limbo is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Limbo?

Limbo runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).

When did Limbo come out?

Limbo was released in 1999.

Who directed Limbo?

Limbo was directed by John Sayles.

Who stars in Limbo?

Limbo stars Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Kris Kristofferson.

What is Limbo's rating?

Limbo holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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