Looper (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Looper is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Rian Johnson, running about 118 minutes. “Hunted by your future, haunted by your past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the futuristic action thriller Looper, time travel will be invented but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe's future self for assassination.
Who’s in it. Looper stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Joe, Bruce Willis as Old Joe, Emily Blunt as Sara and Paul Dano as Seth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Looper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $47M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looper (2012)?
- In US, Looper is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Looper worth watching?
- Looper holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looper?
- Looper stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano and Piper Perabo.
- When was Looper released?
- Looper was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.