Looper

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Looper

R

2012

1h 59m

Sci-Fi

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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In a future society, time-travel exists, but it's only available to those with the means to pay for it on the black market. When the mob wants to eliminate someone, it sends the target into the past, where a hit man known as a looper lies in wait to finish the job. Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is one such hired gun, and he does his job well -- until the day his bosses decide to "close the loop" and send Joe's future self (Bruce Willis) back in time to be killed.

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Critics Consensus

As thought-provoking as it is thrilling, Looper delivers an uncommonly smart, bravely original blend of futuristic sci-fi and good old-fashioned action.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/07/2017

B+

A breath of fresh air as we creep into the heavy fall dramas and awards glitz, Looper will likely not be forgotten as the film that showed up and got the job done.

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David Thomson

The New Republic

06/14/2013

I found myself dreaming of the days when Willis would take a rest from Die Hard-ing to do character cameos of unexpected depth and pathos: Pulp Fiction, Nobody's Fool, and a few others. Now he clings to stoic longevity, and shoots people.

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

01/04/2013

Yes, it's a B movie sci-fi thriller, but not many prestige pictures have this much going on underneath the surface.

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Gayle Sequeira

Inverse

Aug 26

For all its detailed sci-fi worldbuilding and convoluted timelines, it’s the film’s emotions that endure: empathy for the people we are today and hope for the people we might become tomorrow.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

07/20/2025

4/5

"Looper" becomes a bit of a different and, unfortunately, slower and more coincidental movie from its excellent, creative, and thrilling set-up.

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Wael Khairy

The Cinephile Fix

12/09/2024

I was always a sucker for time-travel movies and the mind-bending paradoxes that materialise from baffling scenarios of crafty science fiction.

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Garry A

@heavyg Jun 9

A really good sci-fi film that all makes sense in the end. That ending elevated this film from worth a watch to definitely recommend it.

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Vicente T

@RT92327426 May 22

Absolute cinema! Top Bruce Willis. The seven of Chicago dude is great also. Emily Blunt amazing. Totally what you spect of a sci-fi film.

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First L.

@MCCLMR Apr 11

I have seen worse and I wasn’t mad at myself for watching it when I could have been doing something else.

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Blobbo X

@Blobbo Feb 27

Blobbo thumb blob up. Even though Gordon-Levitt not look like Willis. After watch, Blobbo read wiki plot description. Well done, overall, if hard for old blob-brain to follow. Must see again for better grok.

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Jay R.

@Rawrsputin Feb 14

Excellent movie. JGL was great and so was Emily Blunt. Great for the subtle sci-fi lovers.

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Joshua K

@JoshK_24 Jan 22

Just watched Looper for the first time after finding a DVD at Goodwill - I’d always heard it was a smart and well made sci-fi/action movie and it did not disappoint. JGL is fantastic in the movie and I was wondering about his face and how it looked different in the movie than what I recall him looking like - well done on the minimal prosthetics to make him resemble a younger Bruce Willis more. Was curious about the vehicles and the attachments on the gas tanks though and they were never explained - I am sure some futuristic modification for combustion engines. Overall, very good movie - with a great ending. So sad that Bruce Willis is done acting and in the bad health condition currently. I loved him in 12 Monkeys and this was a similar themed role.

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Synopsis

In a future society, time-travel exists, but it's only available to those with the means to pay for it on the black market. When the mob wants to eliminate someone, it sends the target into the past, where a hit man known as a looper lies in wait to finish the job. Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is one such hired gun, and he does his job well -- until the day his bosses decide to "close the loop" and send Joe's future self (Bruce Willis) back in time to be killed.

Director: Rian Johnson
Producer: Ram Bergman, James D. Stern
Screenwriter: Rian Johnson
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Ram Bergman
Rating: R (Language|Drug Content|Some Sexuality/Nudity|Strong Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 28, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $66.3M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)