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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
ProducersVictor Solnicki·Pierre David

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Cast · Directed by David Cronenberg

Stephen Lack
Stephen Lack
Cameron Vale
Jennifer O'Neill
Jennifer O'Neill
Kim Obrist
Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside
Darryl Revok
Patrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
Dr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence Dane
Lawrence Dane
Braedon Keller
Robert A. Silverman
Robert A. Silverman
Benjamin Pierce
Lee Broker
Lee Broker
Security One
Mavor Moore
Mavor Moore
Trevellyan
Adam Ludwig
Adam Ludwig
Arno Crostic
Murray Cruchley
Murray Cruchley
Programmer 1
Fred Döderlein
Fred Döderlein
Dieter Tautz
Géza Kovács
Géza Kovács
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Scanners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Scanners?

Scanners is streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Scanners on Netflix?

No, Scanners is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel.

Is Scanners on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Scanners isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Scanners for free?

Scanners is available on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).