Movie

A Scanner Darkly

“Everything is not going to be OK.”

★ 6.8(1,957)20061h 40m

A Scanner Darkly is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard Linklater
Release date: 2006-07-07
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Box office: $7,659,918
Budget: $8,700,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Independent Pictures

A Scanner Darkly — trailer

About A Scanner Darkly

A Scanner Darkly is a 2006 movie in the Animation, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr. and Woody Harrelson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,957 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Scanner Darkly in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.

Cast

Keanu Reeves

Bob Arctor

Robert Downey Jr.

James Barris

Woody Harrelson

Ernie Luckman

Winona Ryder

Donna Hawthorne

Rory Cochrane

Charles Freck

Mitch Baker

Brown Bear Lodge Host

Sean Allen

Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)

Cliff Haby

Voice from Headquarters (voice)

Steven Chester Prince

Cop

Natasha Valdez

Waitress

Mark Turner

Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice)

Chamblee Ferguson

Medical Deputy #2

Themes & keywords

futurecaliforniadreamsschizophreniabased on novel or bookundercoverdetectivedystopiacocaineexamassignmentcyberpunkdrugssurveillancetotalitarian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly in United States?+

In United States, A Scanner Darkly is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Scanner Darkly on Netflix?+

A Scanner Darkly is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is A Scanner Darkly?+

A Scanner Darkly has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in A Scanner Darkly?+

A Scanner Darkly stars Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder and Rory Cochrane.

When did A Scanner Darkly come out?+

A Scanner Darkly is a 2006 movie directed by Richard Linklater.

What genre is A Scanner Darkly?+

A Scanner Darkly is Animation, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed A Scanner Darkly?+

A Scanner Darkly was directed by Richard Linklater.