Beyond All Limits (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Beyond All Limits is a drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, running about 115 minutes. “A startling story of one moment of Burning Ecstacy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This typical Mexican melodrama is set in a coastal fishing village where a wealthy fisherman lives with his wife and young son. Their lives are turned upside down when an American of dubious morality comes into town. The American and the fisherman's wife had been lovers years and years ago -- and now the fisherman begins to suspect that the son he always thought was his, is really the offspring of this foreign intruder.
Who’s in it. Beyond All Limits stars María Félix as Magdalena Gamboa, Jack Palance as Jim Gatsby, Pedro Armendáriz as Pepe Gamboa and Juan Múzquiz as Pepito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Beyond All Limits has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond All Limits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond All Limits tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond All Limits (1959)?
- In US, Beyond All Limits is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond All Limits worth watching?
- Beyond All Limits holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond All Limits?
- Beyond All Limits stars María Félix, Jack Palance, Pedro Armendáriz, Juan Múzquiz and Paul Stewart.
- When was Beyond All Limits released?
- Beyond All Limits was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.