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Limbo

7.020201h 44mMovieDramaComedy

An offbeat observation of refugees waiting to be granted asylum on a fictional remote Scottish island. It focuses on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by the weight of his grandfather’s oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland.

DirectorBen Sharrock
WriterBen Sharrock
ProducersDaniel Battsek·Robbie Allen

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ben Sharrock

AEAmir El-Masry
Amir El-Masry
Omar
VBVikash Bhai
Vikash Bhai
Farhad
OOOla Orebiyi
Ola Orebiyi
Wasef
KA
Kwabena Ansah
Abedi
SKSidse Babett Knudsen
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Helga
QNQais Nashif
Qais Nashif
KCKenneth Collard
Kenneth Collard
Boris
SKSanjeev Kohli
Sanjeev Kohli
Vikram
CFCameron Fulton
Cameron Fulton
Plug
LGLewis Gribben
Lewis Gribben
Stevie
GCGrace Chilton
Grace Chilton
Margaret
RMRaymond Mearns
Raymond Mearns
Mike

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Limbo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Limbo?

Limbo isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Limbo on Netflix?

No, Limbo is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Limbo on Amazon Prime Video?

Limbo isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Limbo for free?

Limbo isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.