A Scanner Darkly (2006)
Movie 1h 40m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, blow my mind, family night
AnimationScience FictionThriller
Dating from 2006, A Scanner Darkly sits in the animation, science fiction and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Richard Linklater. The cast includes Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr. and Keanu Reeves. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Richard LinklaterDirector
- Winona Ryderas Donna Hawthorne
- Robert Downey Jr.as James Barris
- Keanu Reevesas Bob Arctor
- Woody Harrelsonas Ernie Luckman
- Rory Cochraneas Charles Freck
- Mitch Bakeras Brown Bear Lodge Host
- Sean Allenas Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
- Cliff Habyas Voice from Headquarters (voice)
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Questions about A Scanner Darkly
- What genre is A Scanner Darkly?
- A Scanner Darkly is categorised as Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in A Scanner Darkly?
- Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr., Keanu Reeves, Woody Harrelson, Rory Cochrane appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Scanner Darkly?
- Richard Linklater directed A Scanner Darkly.
- How long is A Scanner Darkly?
- A Scanner Darkly runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Is A Scanner Darkly worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
