Movie

Scanners

“10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.”

★ 6.7(1,356)19811h 43m

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Good to know

Director: David Cronenberg
Release date: 1981-01-14
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $14,225,876
Budget: $4,100,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Filmplan International
Part of: Scanners Collection

Scanners — trailer

About Scanners

Scanners is a 1981 movie in the Science Fiction and Horror genres, directed by David Cronenberg, starring Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill and Michael Ironside. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,356 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Scanners in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

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Themes & keywords

mind controltelepathyparanormal phenomenatelekinesismurderpsychic powermind readingscientistexploding headdrugsbody horror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Scanners in Mexico?+

Scanners is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Scanners on Netflix?+

Scanners is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Scanners?+

Scanners has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Scanners?+

Scanners stars Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan and Lawrence Dane.

When did Scanners come out?+

Scanners is a 1981 movie directed by David Cronenberg.

What genre is Scanners?+

Scanners is Science Fiction and Horror film.

Who directed Scanners?+

Scanners was directed by David Cronenberg.