A Scanner Darkly
Directed by Richard Linklater
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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Top cast
Keanu Reeves
Bob Arctor
Robert Downey Jr.
James Barris
Woody Harrelson
Ernie Luckman
Winona Ryder
Donna Hawthorne
Rory Cochrane
Charles Freck
Mitch Baker
Brown Bear Lodge Host
Sean Allen
Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
Cliff Haby
Voice from Headquarters (voice)
Steven Chester Prince
Cop
Natasha Valdez
Waitress
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly online?
As of September 19, 2026, A Scanner Darkly is available to stream on YouTube Free and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is A Scanner Darkly on Netflix?
No — A Scanner Darkly is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube Free and Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy A Scanner Darkly online?
Yes. In United States, A Scanner Darkly can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream A Scanner Darkly?
As of September 19, 2026, A Scanner Darkly is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 19, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
