Best on Max: Scanners Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Scanners, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Scanners (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. 10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Stephen Lack as Cameron Vale; Jennifer O'Neill as Kim Obrist; Michael Ironside as Darryl Revok; Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Paul Ruth; Lawrence Dane as Braedon Keller; Robert A. Silverman as Benjamin Pierce; Lee Broker as Security One; Mavor Moore as Trevellyan
About Scanners
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.
More like Scanners
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Scanners?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Scanners?
Stephen Lack as Cameron Vale; Jennifer O'Neill as Kim Obrist; Michael Ironside as Darryl Revok; Patrick McGoohan as Dr. Paul Ruth; Lawrence Dane as Braedon Keller; Robert A. Silverman as Benjamin Pierce; Lee Broker as Security One; Mavor Moore as Trevellyan
Is this Scanners guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



