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A Scanner Darkly

6.820061h 40mMovieAnimationScience FictionThriller

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.

DirectorRichard Linklater
WriterRichard Linklater
ProducersJonah Smith·Tommy Pallotta

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Linklater

KRKeanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Bob Arctor
RJRobert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
James Barris
WHWoody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Ernie Luckman
WRWinona Ryder
Winona Ryder
Donna Hawthorne
RCRory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane
Charles Freck
MBMitch Baker
Mitch Baker
Brown Bear Lodge Host
SA
Sean Allen
Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
CH
Cliff Haby
Voice from Headquarters (voice)
SPSteven Chester Prince
Steven Chester Prince
Cop
NV
Natasha Valdez
Waitress
MT
Mark Turner
Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
CFChamblee Ferguson
Chamblee Ferguson
Medical Deputy #2

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A Scanner Darkly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Scanner Darkly?

A Scanner Darkly isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is A Scanner Darkly on Netflix?

No, A Scanner Darkly is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is A Scanner Darkly on Amazon Prime Video?

A Scanner Darkly isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly for free?

A Scanner Darkly isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.