Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Name: Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 2011-12-25
Duration: 59 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Claire Skinner, Maurice Cole

2011·Movie·PG·59 min·★ 7.0(143)

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It's Christmas Eve, 1938, when Madge Arwell comes to the aid of an injured Spaceman Angel as she cycles home. He promises to repay her kindness - all she has to do is make a wish.

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About Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe is a 2011 English-language science fiction and drama film directed by Farren Blackburn. The cast is led by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill. It has a runtime of 0h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe was produced by BBC Cymru Wales and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 25, 2011, and carries a PG certification.

Director: Farren Blackburn
Writers: Steven Moffat
Release date: December 25, 2011
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: BBC Cymru Wales

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Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe was directed by Farren Blackburn and written by Steven Moffat.

The cast features Matt Smith as The Doctor, Karen Gillan as Amy Pond, Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams, Claire Skinner as Madge Arwell, Maurice Cole as Cyril Arwell, and Holly Earl as Lily Arwell.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Murray Gold, cinematography is by Stephan Pehrsson, and it was produced by Marcus Wilson and Steven Moffat.

Is Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe worth watching?

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 143 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.

At 0h 59m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy science fiction and drama, Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe is worth a place on your watchlist.

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