Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
Seen it?2013 | 60 min | Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Orbiting a quiet backwater planet, the massed forces of the universe's deadliest species gather, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars. And amongst them, the Doctor. Rescuing Clara from a family Christmas dinner, the Time Lord and his best friend must learn what this enigmatic signal means for his own fate and that of the universe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jamie Payne
- Matt SmithThe Doctor (11)
- Jenna ColemanClara Oswald
- Peter CapaldiThe Doctor (12)
- Karen GillanAmy Pond
- Orla BradyTasha Lem
- Kayvan NovakHandles (voice)
- Nicholas BriggsDaleks / Cybermen (voice)
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