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Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

2011 · Movie · PG · 59 min · ★ 7.0

Science FictionDrama

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

Directed by Farren Blackburn

Created by Sydney Newman