Looper (2012)

Hunted by your future, haunted by your past.

Looper (2012) poster

In the year 2044, time travel has not yet been invented but in 30 years it will have been. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 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.

Director: Rian Johnson
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 118 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (2 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nathan Johnson
Cinematography: Steve Yedlin
Editing: Bob Ducsay
Production: Endgame Entertainment, DMG Entertainment, Ram Bergman Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $47M
Original Language: en

Themes

Time Cop: Fixing the Past and Paradoxes, Time Travel Paradoxes, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Visions of Future and Technology

Keywords

future, suicide, assassin, dystopia, drug addiction, time travel, retirement, tragedy, murder, organized crime, execution, criminal, contract killer, neo-noir, 2040s

Trailer

Looper Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Looper about?
In the year 2044, time travel has not yet been invented but in 30 years it will have been. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 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 directed Looper?
Looper was directed by Rian Johnson.
Who stars in Looper?
Looper stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Piper Perabo.
How long is Looper?
Looper has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Looper?
Looper is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
What is the Filmori rating for Looper?
Looper has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 2 ratings.
What is the budget of Looper?
Looper had a budget of $30M.
How much did Looper gross?
Looper grossed $47M worldwide.
Where was Looper produced?
Looper was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Looper?
The themes of Looper include: Time Cop: Fixing the Past and Paradoxes, Time Travel Paradoxes, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Visions of Future and Technology.