Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
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.
Where to watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead in United States
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About Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is a 2009 English-language science fiction, tv movie and thriller film directed by James Strong. The cast is led by David Tennant, Michelle Ryan, Lee Evans. It has a runtime of 0h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead was produced by BBC Cymru Wales and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 11, 2009, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- James Strong
- Writers
- Gareth Roberts, Russell T Davies
- Release date
- April 11, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Cymru Wales
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead cast & crew
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead was directed by James Strong and written by Gareth Roberts and Russell T Davies.
The cast features David Tennant as The Doctor, Michelle Ryan as Christina, Lee Evans as Malcolm, Noma Dumezweni as Capt Magambo, Adam James as DI McMillan, and Glenn Doherty as Sgt Dennison.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Murray Gold, cinematography is by Rory Taylor, and it was produced by Tracie Simpson and Julie Gardner.
Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead worth watching?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 222 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 0h 59m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, tv movie, and thriller, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
David Tennant
The Doctor
Michelle Ryan
Christina
Lee Evans
Malcolm
Noma Dumezweni
Capt Magambo
Adam James
DI McMillan
Glenn Doherty
Sgt Dennison
Victoria Alcock
Angela
Daniel Kaluuya
Barclay
Ellen Thomas
Carmen
David Ames
Nathan
Reginald Tsiboe
Lou
James Layton
Sgt Ian Jenner
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead in United States?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead on Hoopla?
Yes — Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead in?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead runs 0 hours 59 minutes (59 minutes).
▸What is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead rated?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 222 ratings.
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