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A Scanner Darkly

2006·Movie·R·100 min·6.8(1,957)

Everything is not going to be OK.

An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.

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Where to watch A Scanner Darkly in United States

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Where is A Scanner Darkly streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About A Scanner Darkly

A Scanner Darkly is a 2006 English-language animation, science fiction and thriller film directed by Richard Linklater. The cast is led by Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

A Scanner Darkly was produced by Warner Independent Pictures, Thousand Words, and Detour Filmproduction and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
Richard Linklater
Writers
Richard Linklater
Release date
July 7, 2006
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
Warner Independent Pictures, Thousand Words, Detour Filmproduction
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A Scanner Darkly cast & crew

A Scanner Darkly was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Richard Linklater.

The cast features Keanu Reeves as Bob Arctor, Robert Downey Jr. as James Barris, Woody Harrelson as Ernie Luckman, Winona Ryder as Donna Hawthorne, Rory Cochrane as Charles Freck, and Mitch Baker as Brown Bear Lodge Host.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graham Reynolds, cinematography is by Shane F. Kelly, and it was produced by George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh.

Is A Scanner Darkly worth watching?

A Scanner Darkly holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,957 ratings, a solidly received animation films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, science fiction, and thriller, A Scanner Darkly is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Scanner Darkly

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Cast of A Scanner Darkly

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Bob Arctor

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

James Barris

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Ernie Luckman

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Donna Hawthorne

Rory Cochrane

Rory Cochrane

Charles Freck

Mitch Baker

Mitch Baker

Brown Bear Lodge Host

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Sean Allen

Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)

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Cliff Haby

Voice from Headquarters (voice)

Steven Chester Prince

Steven Chester Prince

Cop

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Natasha Valdez

Waitress

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Mark Turner

Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice)

Chamblee Ferguson

Chamblee Ferguson

Medical Deputy #2

A Scanner Darkly — FAQs

Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly in United States?

A Scanner Darkly is streaming on Kanopy in United States.

Is A Scanner Darkly on Kanopy?

Yes — A Scanner Darkly is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is A Scanner Darkly in?

A Scanner Darkly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is A Scanner Darkly?

A Scanner Darkly runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is A Scanner Darkly rated?

A Scanner Darkly is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,957 ratings.

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