Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars vs The Substance
Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.2/10 for The Substance). Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars is the shorter watch at 1h 2m compared with 2h 21m. Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars is the older of the two (2009 against 2024). Both are drama, horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars | The Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 2m | 2h 21m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Graeme Harper | Coralie Fargeat |
| Main cast | Lindsay Duncan, David Tennant, Gemma Chan, Michael Goldsmith, Sharon Duncan-Brewster | Hugo Diego Garcia, Demi Moore, Oscar Lesage, Dennis Quaid, Margaret Qualley |
Synopsis
Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars
In a Mars base, the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe, knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.
The Substance
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
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