A Scanner Darkly
“Everything is not going to be OK.”
Where to watch A Scanner Darkly in Japan
A Scanner Darkly is streaming on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
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 1,949 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Scanner Darkly in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
A Scanner Darkly trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Angela Rawna
Medical Deputy #1
Eliza Stevens
Arctor's Daughter #1
Sarah Menchaca
Arctor's Daughter #2
Melody Chase
Arctor's Wife
Leif Anders
Freck Suicide Narrator (voice)
Turk Pipkin
Creature
Alex E. Jones
Street Prophet
Lisa Marie Newmyer
Connie
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream A Scanner Darkly on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.
Is A Scanner Darkly on Netflix?+
A Scanner Darkly is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.
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.
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