
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
2011 · Movie · PG · 59 min · ★ 7.0
On Christmas Eve in 1938, a woman helps an injured stranger she finds on the road. In return, he offers to repay her kindness with a promise that hinges on a single wish, drawing her into an unusual holiday adventure.
Also known as The Doctor the Widow and the Wardrobe
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 59 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (143 votes)
About
If you enjoy warm, holiday-themed sci-fi with a touch of wonder and a simple, heartfelt setup, this fits well; Not for you if you want nonstop intensity or darker stories like Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor.
Pros: festive sci-fi adventure; heartfelt holiday mood; imaginative premise | Cons: light on action; whimsical tone may vary; simple setup
Themes
- time travel
- time machine
- forest
- alien
- christmas
- tv special
Cast & crew

Matt Smith
as The Doctor

Karen Gillan
as Amy Pond

Arthur Darvill
as Rory Williams

Claire Skinner
as Madge Arwell
- MC
Maurice Cole
as Cyril Arwell

Holly Earl
as Lily Arwell

Alexander Armstrong
as Reg Arwell
- SS
Sam Stockman
as Co-Pilot

Bill Bailey
as Droxil

Paul Bazely
as Ven-Garr
Directed by Farren Blackburn
Created by Sydney Newman