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Scanners

6.719811h 43mMovieScience FictionHorror

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.

DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterDavid Cronenberg
ProducersPierre David·Claude Héroux

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Cast · Directed by David Cronenberg

SLStephen Lack
Stephen Lack
Cameron Vale
JOJennifer O'Neill
Jennifer O'Neill
Kim Obrist
MIMichael Ironside
Michael Ironside
Darryl Revok
PMPatrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
Dr. Paul Ruth
LDLawrence Dane
Lawrence Dane
Braedon Keller
RSRobert A. Silverman
Robert A. Silverman
Benjamin Pierce
LB
Lee Broker
Security One
MM
Mavor Moore
Trevellyan
AL
Adam Ludwig
Arno Crostic
MC
Murray Cruchley
Programmer 1
FDFred Döderlein
Fred Döderlein
Dieter Tautz
GKGéza Kovács
Géza Kovács
Killer in Record Store

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Scanners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Scanners?

Scanners is streaming on Hollywood Suite, Crave and myfilmfriend in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Scanners on Netflix?

No, Scanners is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hollywood Suite and Crave.

Is Scanners on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Scanners isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hollywood Suite and Crave instead.

Where can I watch Scanners for free?

Scanners is available to stream free (with ads) on myfilmfriend in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Scanners?

Yes — Scanners is followed by Scanners II: The New Order (1991) in the Scanners Collection.

Is there a prequel to Scanners?

Scanners is the first film in the Scanners Collection.

Is Scanners part of a trilogy?

Yes — Scanners is part of a trilogy, alongside Scanners II: The New Order (1991) and Scanners III: The Takeover (1992).

How many movies are in the Scanners Collection?

There are 3 films in the Scanners Collection: Scanners (1981), Scanners II: The New Order (1991) and Scanners III: The Takeover (1992).