Where to watch Scanners(1981)
In the United States, Scanners is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream Scanners
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Scanners plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- January 14, 1981
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Horror
- Directed by
- David Cronenberg
- Country
- Canada
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 1,442 votes
Scanners trailer
Cast
Stephen LackCameron Vale
Jennifer O'NeillKim Obrist
Michael IronsideDarryl Revok
Patrick McGoohanDr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence DaneBraedon Keller
Robert A. SilvermanBenjamin Pierce- Lee BrokerSecurity One
- Mavor MooreTrevellyan
- Adam LudwigArno Crostic
- Murray CruchleyProgrammer 1
FAQ
Where can I watch Scanners?
In the United States, Scanners is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy Scanners?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
How long is Scanners?
Scanners runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
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