Where to Watch Scanners (1981)

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Where to watch Scanners

• United States: stream on Criterion Channel, HBO Max; rent on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
• Canada: stream on Criterion Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel; watch free on myfilmfriend; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

Streaming availability data is provided by JustWatch via TMDB and updates daily. Prices and catalogues vary by region.

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.

• Released: 1981-01-14
• Genres: Science Fiction, Horror
• Runtime: 1h 43m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 1,431 votes

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