Scanners

10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.

⭐ 6.7 /10 1,359 votes

January 14, 1981 1h 43m Released

Science Fiction Horror

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        David Cronenberg
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        David Cronenberg
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Filmplan International
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $4,100,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scanners released?

Scanners was released on January 14, 1981.

How long is Scanners?

The runtime of Scanners is 1h 43m.

What genre is Scanners?

Scanners is a Science Fiction, Horror movie.

What is the rating of Scanners?

Scanners has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Scanners?

Scanners is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Scanners?

Scanners was directed by David Cronenberg.

Who stars in Scanners?

The main cast of Scanners includes Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside.

What language is Scanners in?

Scanners is originally in English.