Limelight (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Limelight is a 2011 documentary directed by Billy Corben. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $60,335 worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Billy Corben
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Limelight About?
The premise of Limelight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1980s in Manhattan, Peter Gatien became a dominant figure in the city’s nightlife, operating influential clubs like the Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium, and Club USA. As a Canadian entrepreneur, his venues drew massive crowds and became emblematic of the era's extravagance and a spirit of defiance. However, his reign faced a strong challenge during Rudolph Giuliani’s crackdown on clubs, leading to a legal conflict and ultimately forcing his exile. Despite his departure, his impact and the legacy of his clubs continue to resonate within the city's vibrant underground scene.
Limelight Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Limelight
Directed by Billy Corben.
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Director Billy Corben
More from Billy Corben
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Limelight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Limelight 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Limelight Plot Summary
What happens in Limelight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the owner of iconic nightlife venues such as The Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium, and Club USA, Peter Gatien earned the title of the undisputed king of the 1980s New York City club scene. The Ontario native, easily recognizable by his trademark eye patch, created and managed a series of nightclubs that drew in thousands of patrons each night at their pinnacle. However, following a prolonged period of legal struggles and mounting pressure from law enforcement, particularly under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s campaign to crack down on the city’s nightlife in the mid-1990s, Gatien faced deportation back to Canada. This marked the end of his influential reign over New York’s vibrant nightlife.
Full summary
The whole story of Limelight, scene by scene
Limelight Box Office
Limelight grossed $60,335 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$60.3K
- US & Canada
- $60.3K
How Well Do You Know Limelight?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was Peter Gatien known as in the nightclub industry?
Limelight Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “聚光灯” and “라임라이트”.
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- 聚光灯
- 라임라이트
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Limelight FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Limelight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Limelight?
Limelight runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Limelight released?
Limelight was released on September 23, 2011.
Who directed Limelight?
Limelight was directed by Billy Corben.
More films by Billy Corben How much did Limelight make at the box office?
Limelight grossed $60,335 worldwide.
How is Limelight rated?
Limelight has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Limelight have a post-credit scene?
No. Limelight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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