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Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead

TMDB movie listing

A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.

TMDB audience score

Based on 227 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 59m

At 59m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes
Genres

Science Fiction · TV Movie · Thriller · Fantasy · Mystery

TMDB files it under science fiction, tv movie, thriller, fantasy, and mystery.

US availability

1 free

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TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 227 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead tonight

  • It is a short one: 59m, so it fits a late start.
  • It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 227 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead

Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead scary?
MyCinema has not rated Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, tv movie, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead in the US?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is free on Hoopla in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead runs 59 minutes (59 minutes).
Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead suitable for kids?
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