How long is Scanners?

Scanners is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Scanners (1981) runs 1 h 43 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 1,456 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: January 14, 1981
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 1,456 votes
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Scanners?: Scanners is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Scanners rated?: Scanners is rated R in the US.
Is Scanners a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Scanners?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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