Doctor Who
“He's Back... And It's About Time!”
The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.
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About Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a 1996 English-language tv movie, adventure and science fiction film directed by Geoffrey Sax. The cast is led by Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Daphne Ashbrook. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings.
Doctor Who was produced by BBC Worldwide and Universal Television and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on May 12, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $42 million worldwide.
- Director
- Geoffrey Sax
- Writers
- Matthew Jacobs
- Release date
- May 12, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $42 million
- Production
- BBC Worldwide, Universal Television
Doctor Who cast & crew
Doctor Who was directed by Geoffrey Sax and written by Matthew Jacobs.
The cast features Paul McGann as The Doctor, Eric Roberts as Bruce / The Master, Daphne Ashbrook as Dr. Grace Holloway, Sylvester McCoy as The Doctor, Yee Jee Tso as Chang Lee, and Will Sasso as Pete.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Debney, cinematography is by Glen MacPherson, and it was produced by Alex Beaton and Peter V. Ware.
Is Doctor Who worth watching?
Doctor Who holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 245 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, adventure, and science fiction, Doctor Who is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Doctor Who
Paul McGann
The Doctor
Eric Roberts
Bruce / The Master
Daphne Ashbrook
Dr. Grace Holloway
Sylvester McCoy
The Doctor
Yee Jee Tso
Chang Lee
Will Sasso
Pete
Dolores Drake
Curtis
John Novak
Salinger
Catherine Lough Haggquist
Wheeler
Bill Croft
Motorcycle Policeman
Michael David Simms
Swift
Jeremy Radick
Gareth
Doctor Who — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Doctor Who in United States?
Doctor Who is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Doctor Who in?
Doctor Who is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Doctor Who?
Doctor Who runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Doctor Who rated?
Doctor Who is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 245 ratings.
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