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

Sep 7, 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

Jun 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

Jan 4, 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, 2025

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

Jul 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

Dec 9, 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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D P

@RT45936356 1 day ago

I have no idea why these scores are so high for this movie. A mess from the beginning to the end. I was too confused by the time machine until they showed it clearly way too late in the film. And I just know they thought this ending was going to be mind-blowing. Whatever.

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MC R

@RT91491190 3 days ago

This is truly an incredible movie! What a masterpiece. Glad to chose today to rewatch this gem of a movie. It's a fresh and original idea and a great story! The ending was suprising and original and land perfectly. The cast was incredible. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt really did their part. This was a fun rewatch! They don't make interesting and fresh movies like these anymore, wich is sad!

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Daniel L

@Hotchopeppa 5 days ago

Good fun. Nice mix of action, drama and romance for a sci-fi. And a fun take on time travel.

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James A

@ablett001 Sep 16, 2026

Visually spectacular with a slick feel to it's action scenes, Looper offers up a thrilling ride which has you fully immersed in it's captivating storyline between Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon Levitt. The only slight let down is the pacing towards the end, as it feels rushed in an attempt to tie everything up in what is otherwise an excellent tale of morals, self doubt and conflict.

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Corey C

@Corottentomatoes Aug 17, 2026

One of a kind. JGL and Bruce Willis are great.

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Ken F

@kenthelawyer Aug 16, 2026

Sometimes confusing but still an excellent film. Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are superb. This is not a typical time travel movie. The paradox of meeting yourself is a key aspect. It’s just a very good story and moving at times. 5*+.

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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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