Scanners
“10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.”
Where to watch Scanners in United States
Scanners is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, 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 11 June 2026.
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 1,358 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.
Scanners trailer
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.
Top 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
Killer in Record Store
Sonny Forbes
Killer in Attic
Jérôme Tiberghien
Killer in Attic
Denis Lacroix
Killer in Barn
Elizabeth Mudry
Killer in Barn
Victor Désy
Dr. Gatineau
Louis Del Grande
First Scanner
Anthony Sherwood
Scanner in Attic
Ken Umland
Scanner in Attic
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Scanners in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Scanners on HBO Max Amazon Channel, 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, 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.
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