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Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

Seen it?

2017 | 60 min | Science Fiction, Adventure

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 and adventure fans. If you loved The Avengers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Mind-bending.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

As the Twelfth Doctor nears regeneration, he stumbles on his first incarnation, also refusing to change. It takes a captain, a glass avatar and a familiar face to convince the Doctors the universe still needs them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    8.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 52K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rachel Talalay

  • Peter CapaldiThe Doctor (12)
  • David BradleyThe Doctor (1)
  • Mark GatissThe Captain
  • Pearl MackieBill Potts
  • Nikki Amuka-BirdThe Glass Woman
  • Toby WhithouseGerman Soldier
  • Lily TraversPolly
  • Jared GarfieldBen
  • Jenna ColemanClara Oswald
  • Matt LucasNardole