Looper

R

Released Sep 28, 2012

1h 59m

Sci-Fi

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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93%

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275 Reviews

82%

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100,000+ Ratings

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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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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Martin W

An interesting sci-fi action movie! The story seems like a lot of hokum on paper, but it's done in such a clever and compelling way that you will be invested until the end. Well worth watching!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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To F

Bastante buena. Su historia es demasiado buena, no es tan enrredosa al tratarse sobre viaje en el tiempo. Sus personajes están bien planeados y los efectos se disfrutan mucho. Es sencilla y entretenida.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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Phil M

Minus one star for Sara trying to save her son from time traveling hitmen. Come on! Nobody raised their hand at a meeting? (At least the boy’s not called John…) Otherwise excellent.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/26/24

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Audience Member

Incredible movie. So many twists and brain f***ks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Jacob L

I can't believe I never saw this movie until now (2024). It was fantastic. I love sci fi and it's rarely done well, this was really done well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Eric N

I've watched it a couple times. Very cool concept. Perhaps felt slow at moments but overall it is a very solid movie. Intense and mind bending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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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: Englisch
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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