Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
2009 · Movie · 59 min · ★ 7.5
A chance encounter on a London bus pulls the Doctor into an unexpected detour to a harsh, desert-like world. Stranded far from home, they must navigate danger and outsmart a deadly threat while searching for a way back to Earth.
Also known as Planet of the Dead
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-04-11
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 59 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (220 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a brisk Doctor Who adventure with desert-planet danger, quick humor, and constant stakes, similar to Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars; Not for you if you prefer slow-burn drama or grounded realism.
Pros: fast-paced adventure; sci-fi peril; fun companion dynamic | Cons: familiar beats; light character depth; brief runtime
Themes
- sand
- alien
- tv special
Cast & crew
David Tennant
as The Doctor
Michelle Ryan
as Christina
Lee Evans
as Malcolm
Noma Dumezweni
as Capt Magambo
Adam James
as DI McMillan
- GD
Glenn Doherty
as Sgt Dennison
Victoria Alcock
as Angela
Daniel Kaluuya
as Barclay
Ellen Thomas
as Carmen
David Ames
as Nathan
Directed by James Strong