# Scanners (1981) — on MUBI?

- **Director:** David Cronenberg
- **Cast:** Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane
- **Genres:** Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- **Runtime:** 103 min
- **MUBI rating:** 7.2/10 (5254 ratings)

_Not currently on MUBI (left the catalog)._

## Also streaming on
- 🇬🇧 UK: Amazon Prime Video
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: Amazon Prime Video

## Synopsis
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.

Watch on MUBI: https://mubi.com/films/scanners

Page: https://mubimap.com/film/scanners/ · Data: MUBI catalog (42 countries) + TMDB · Updated 2026-09-10