The Limey

1h 29m · 1999 · Directed by Steven Soderbergh · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Limey (1999) runs 1h 29m, directed by Steven Soderbergh. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine 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.

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)