Looper (2012)
A hitman confronts his future self in a gritty, briskly paced sci-fi thriller with intimate stakes.
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.
How intense is Looper?
Looper is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Looper feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyintimate
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Looper
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Looper for you?
Is Looper scary?
Only a little. Looper has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Looper gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Looper sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Looper OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Looper?
Looper runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Looper?
Looper is streaming on Starz.
Does Looper have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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