Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009)
Movie 59m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, blow my mind
FantasyMysteryScience FictionThrillerTV Movie
Released in 2009, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is a fantasy, mystery and science fiction movie. It is directed by James Strong. The cast includes David Tennant, Noma Dumezweni and Lee Evans. The running time is 59m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
73Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.
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Cast & crew
- James StrongDirector
- David Tennantas The Doctor
- Noma Dumezwenias Capt Magambo
- Lee Evansas Malcolm
- Daniel Kaluuyaas Barclay
- Adam Jamesas DI McMillan
- Paul Kaseyas Sorvin
- Ellen Thomasas Carmen
- Michelle Ryanas Christina
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Questions about Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
- What genre is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
- Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is categorised as Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller, TV Movie.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
- David Tennant, Noma Dumezweni, Lee Evans, Daniel Kaluuya, Adam James appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
- James Strong directed Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead.
- How long is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
- Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead runs for 59m (59 minutes).
- Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
- 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.
