Scanners (1981)
Overview
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 Scanners
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Crave, Hollywood Suite | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | Galactic Stream, MIDNIGHT FACTORY | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | Molotov TV | Sooner | Sooner |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Filmin, Acontra Plus +1 | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Scanners in 31 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Scanners about?
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. Scanners is a Science Fiction, Horror movie, released on 1981-01-14, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Scanners worth watching?
TMDB users rate Scanners 6.7 out of 10 from 1,457 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Scanners?
In the United States, Scanners streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Apple TV and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
David Cronenberg
Cast
- Stephen Lack as Cameron Vale
- Jennifer O'Neill as Kim Obrist
- Michael Ironside as Darryl Revok
- Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Paul Ruth
- Lawrence Dane as Braedon Keller
- Robert A. Silverman as Benjamin Pierce
- Lee Broker as Security One
- Mavor Moore as Trevellyan
- Adam Ludwig as Arno Crostic
- Murray Cruchley as Programmer 1
- Fred Döderlein as Dieter Tautz
- Géza Kovács as Killer in Record Store
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Sources
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