Scanners
Director: David Cronenberg
"10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode."
A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Stephen Lack
Cameron Vale
Jennifer O'Neill
Kim Obrist
Michael Ironside
Darryl Revok
Patrick McGoohan
Dr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence Dane
Braedon Keller
Robert A. Silverman
Benjamin Pierce
Lee Broker
Security One
Mavor Moore
Trevellyan
Adam Ludwig
Arno Crostic
Murray Cruchley
Programmer 1
Fred Döderlein
Dieter Tautz
Géza Kovács
Killer in Record Store
In brief
Scanners (1981) is a science fiction, horror film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,363 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 43min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Scanners online?
Scanners is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Scanners?
Scanners runs 103 minutes (1h 43min).
What rating does Scanners have?
Scanners has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,363 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Scanners from?
Scanners was released in 1981.
