A Scanner Darkly (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, A Scanner Darkly is a thriller, animation and science fiction film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 100 minutes. “Everything is not going to be OK.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Scanner Darkly stars Keanu Reeves as Bob Arctor, Winona Ryder as Donna Hawthorne, Woody Harrelson as Ernie Luckman and Robert Downey Jr. as James Barris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Scanner Darkly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Scanner Darkly page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Scanner Darkly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly (2006)?
- In US, A Scanner Darkly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Scanner Darkly worth watching?
- A Scanner Darkly holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Scanner Darkly?
- A Scanner Darkly stars Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Woody Harrelson, Robert Downey Jr. and Mitch Baker.
- When was A Scanner Darkly released?
- A Scanner Darkly was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.