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Scanners
“10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.”
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Scanners at a glance
Scanners is a 1981 science fiction and horror film, running 1h 43m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1981-01-14
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Horror
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 1,457 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Stephen LackCameron Vale
Jennifer O'NeillKim Obrist
Michael IronsideDarryl Revok
Patrick McGoohanDr. Paul Ruth
Lawrence DaneBraedon Keller
Robert A. SilvermanBenjamin PierceLee BrokerSecurity One
Mavor MooreTrevellyan
Adam LudwigArno Crostic
Murray CruchleyProgrammer 1
Fred DöderleinDieter Tautz
Géza KovácsKiller in Record Store
Sonny ForbesKiller in AtticJérôme TiberghienKiller in Attic
Questions about Scanners
Quick answersWhere can I watch Scanners in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Scanners is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Scanners suitable for children?
Scanners is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Scanners on PelisPlus UK?
Scanners has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Scanners about?
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.
How long is Scanners?
Scanners runs for 1h 43m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Scanners trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Scanners (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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