A Scanner Darkly
- Animation
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
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.
A Scanner Darkly is a 2006 science fiction thriller that brings Philip K. Dick's dystopian novel to life through rotoscope animation. The film follows an undercover narcotics agent navigating a dangerous drug-fueled underworld while his grip on reality—and identity—steadily unravels in a paranoid near-future society.
When does A Scanner Darkly come out?
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Theatrical release in United States
Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Keanu ReevesBob Arctor
Robert Downey Jr.James Barris
Woody HarrelsonErnie Luckman
Winona RyderDonna Hawthorne
Rory CochraneCharles Freck
Mitch BakerBrown Bear Lodge Host- Sean AllenAdditional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
- Cliff HabyVoice from Headquarters (voice)
Steven Chester PrinceCop- Natasha ValdezWaitress
- Mark TurnerAdditional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
Chamblee FergusonMedical Deputy #2
Angela RawnaMedical Deputy #1- Eliza StevensArctor's Daughter #1
- Sarah MenchacaArctor's Daughter #2
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A Scanner Darkly — frequently asked
When was A Scanner Darkly released?
A Scanner Darkly was released on July 7, 2006.
What animation style does the film use?
The movie employs rotoscope animation, a technique that traces live-action footage frame-by-frame to create a distinctive visual style that suits the story's blend of reality and psychological distortion.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1977 science fiction novel of the same name.
Where can I watch A Scanner Darkly?
As a 2006 theatrical release, the film is available through various streaming services, rental platforms, and physical media—availability varies by region and service.
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