The film follows adventurer and multiple world record holder Jonas Deichmann as he completes the longest triathlon of all time.

[10][11] It was shown during various film festivals in Munich, Buenos Aires, Tallinn, Sofia, Warsaw, Pforzheim and elsewhere.

[15] The movie popularised expression "Jonas effect" – remaining hopeful through the struggles and dark moments.

[16][17] The soundtrack for Das Limit bin nur ich was made by Dan Riley[21] and is made available on various audio streaming platforms including Spotify,[22] Apple Music,[23][24] Amazon Music,[25] Deezer,[26] Bandcamp,[27] Boomplay,[28] Hearnow[29] and others.

There is a book by the same name (Das Limit bin nur ich) which covers Jonas triathlon around the world.