Looper

R

Released Sep 28, 2012

1 hr. 59 min.

Sci-Fi

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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93%

275 Reviews

Tomatometer

82%

100,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

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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Caleb A

The plot wasn't as rock solid as it could have been, and the movie took a tonal shift towards the middle of the film, but Looper is an intriguing, entertaining film that is definitely worth a rewatch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Yuval D

a very smart sci-fi movie. great action

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Conrad C

A fairly fresh science fiction movie that still tended to lean on some of the lesser of the genre's standards. Had the material been presented a little cleaner this movie could have been an above par story. Unlike many of its counterparts the violence in this movie does not feel gratuitous, but instead pushes the plot.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Michael M

A smart sci-fi action movie that does what all great sci-fi does, take a concept, in this case, time travel assasins and builds a compelling , engaging, and ultimately satisfying story arc. We'll acted with standout performances by the mainstream, especially Emily Blunt who seems to thrive in sci-fi movies!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Theo S

One of the best written and executed time travel films that feels easy to follow along with yet creative and interesting. A movie of this quality and originality is hard to find with so many time bad time travel movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Me D

Looper can be quite boring and later it can put you into a loop where you think of how good it could've and should've been.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Rian Johnson

Director

Bruce Willis

Old Joe

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joe

Emily Blunt

Sara

Paul Dano

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Candice Frederick

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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.

Rated: B+

Sep 7, 2017

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David Thomson

The New Republic

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.

Jun 14, 2013

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

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

Jan 4, 2013

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Ultra-seasoned sci-fi that turns into a turmoil of reflections... [Full review in Spanish]

Feb 7, 2023

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Miles Surrey

The Ringer

An inventive, mid-budget sci-fi thriller that laid the groundwork for Johnson's mainstream success...

Oct 5, 2022

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Looper never focuses too much on sci-fi because the film keeps our attention on the old-school action-thriller taking place on the screen.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 28, 2022

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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
Executive Producer: Douglas E. Hansen, Julie Goldstein, Peter Schlessel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dan Mintz
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
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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