Scanner Cop (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1994, Scanner Cop is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Pierre David, running about 94 minutes. “Imagine a cop who can read your mind... then blow it away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.
Who’s in it. Scanner Cop stars Daniel Quinn as Samuel Staziak, Darlanne Fluegel as Dr. Joan Alden, Richard Grove as Commander Peter Harrigan and Mark Rolston as Lieutenant Harry Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Scanner Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scanner Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scanner Cop tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scanner Cop (1994)?
- In US, Scanner Cop is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scanner Cop worth watching?
- Scanner Cop holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scanner Cop?
- Scanner Cop stars Daniel Quinn, Darlanne Fluegel, Richard Grove, Mark Rolston and Richard Lynch.
- When was Scanner Cop released?
- Scanner Cop was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.