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Scanners

6.719811h 43mRMovieScience 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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Not available in India
Streaming in 41 other countries

Scanners isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium and 37 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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
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Scanners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Scanners?

Scanners isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Belgium and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Scanners on Netflix?

No, Scanners is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Scanners on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Scanners isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Scanners for free?

Scanners isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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).