Movie

Scanners

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

★ 6.7(1,363)19811h 43m

Scanners is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 23 June 2026.

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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 1,363 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Scanners in United States — 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 United States?+

In United States, you can stream Scanners on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Scanners on Netflix?+

Scanners is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.

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.