'One of the best written' sci-fi films from Star Wars director is on TV tonight
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A movie dubbed as 'one of the best written sci-fi films' from a director of a Star Wars sequel is on TV for free tonight. Looper, originally released in 2012 and written and directed by Rian Johnson, will be broadcast on television tonight (Saturday, January 11) on the Legend channel at 9pm. This is available on Freeview channel 41, Sky 148, Virgin Media 149, and FreeSat 137.
Film fans who want to revisit the release or enjoy it for the first time will have to make sure to set a reminder for when it starts. That is because at the time of writing, the film is not available to stream anywhere. It can be rented on digital platforms like Amazon Video, Sky Store, Apple TV or YouTube but it is not included in any subscription based streamer.
The film tells the story of Joe played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He is a hitman working in organised crime, who kills people sent back in time by his employers. Those like Joe who carry out this kind of work are referred to as Loopers. However, for one job, his own future self appears in front of him for assassination, with his older self played by Bruce Willis. Older Joe manages to escape and the younger killer has to chase himself in a race to save their present and possible future.
Other notable stars in the cast include Paul Dano, Jeff Daniels and Emily Blunt. Looper was filmmaker Rian Johnson's third feature film release following Brick and The Brothers Bloom. He would follow up the sci-fi hit by being hired to helm the second of the Star Wars sequel trilogy in The Last Jedi and the murder mystery Knives Out. However, many fans still remember Looper fondly.
