Looper

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Looper

R

Released Sep 28, 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

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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Gayle Sequeira

Inverse

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.

Aug 26, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

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

Rated: 4/5

Jul 20, 2025

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Wael Khairy

The Cinephile Fix

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

Dec 9, 2024

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Gareth v

A thrilling, intelligent, and emotionally layered sci-fi film that excels in both concept and execution.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Jay W

So, in the future they invent time travel. And the best thing they can think to use it for is disposing of dead bodies? It sounds like future gangsters suffer from a severe lack of creativity. OK, if you can get past the premise, there are some unique story elements here. Trouble is, there are no likable characters in the story. From the main character, the little kid, none of them. So, I don't end up caring what happens to any of them. Go ahead and close this loop.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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NA N

Rhian Johnson is a plague upon cinema

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Shawn R

Looper is just too good to miss!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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David D

Like poor Bruce Willis, Hollywood has lost its memory and has forgotten how to make not just great movies but good ones. I refer to the last years, not when Looper was made. Watch Looper. Turn your brain on. You’ll need it. Enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Kauã M

Really a surprise, the concept is simple and functional, with several intriguing and functional paradoxes, the only annoyance I had were some embarrassing and somewhat idiotic scenes but it doesn't break the quality of the film, light and intriguing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/06/25

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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)

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