Scanners
1981, English. Directed by David Cronenberg.
10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,452 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- David CronenbergDirector
- Stephen LackCameron Vale
- Jennifer O'NeillKim Obrist
- Michael IronsideDarryl Revok
- Patrick McGoohanDr. Paul Ruth
- Lawrence DaneBraedon Keller
- Robert A. SilvermanBenjamin Pierce
- Lee BrokerSecurity One
- Mavor MooreTrevellyan
- Adam LudwigArno Crostic
- Murray CruchleyProgrammer 1
- Fred DöderleinDieter Tautz
- Géza KovácsKiller in Record Store
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1981
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- David Cronenberg
- Budget
- $4.1M
- Box office
- $14M
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Scanners: quick answers
Is Scanners worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,452 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Scanners?
Scanners runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Scanners have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Scanners. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Scanners suitable for kids?
Scanners is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Scanners?
Scanners is streaming on HBO Max.
What movies are like Scanners?
If you liked Scanners, try The Fly, Altered States, Videodrome.
Who directed Scanners?
Scanners (1981) was directed by David Cronenberg and stars Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside.