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TMDB19811h 43mScience Fiction / Horror

Scanners

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,444 votes

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Availability in the US

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Scanners at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 43m

At 1h 43m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Horror

TMDB files it under science fiction and horror.

US availability

1 subscription · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: HBO Max. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,444 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Scanners tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 43m.
  • It is included with HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,444 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Scanners

Is Scanners scary?
MyCinema has not rated Scanners for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Scanners in the US?
Scanners streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Scanners?
Scanners runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Is Scanners suitable for kids?
Scanners is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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