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Doctor Who: Planet of Fire

1984Movie1 h 40 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A wondrous, intriguing sci-fi movie about fantasy and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

A strange signal from Earth draws the TARDIS to the island of Lanzarote, where Turlough rescues a young American girl, Peri, from drowning. Among her possessions is an artefact bearing an alien symbol - the same triangular mark that Turlough has branded into his arm. The mystery deepens when Kamelion falls under the control of a powerful mind, and the TARDIS travels to the volcanic world of Sarn. As Turlough is forced to face his past, the Fifth Doctor must stop his oldest enemy from harnessing the revitalising powers of Numismaton gas...

Feels like

  • Classic Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Fifth Doctor Era
  • Volcanic Planet
  • Alien Conspiracy
  • Mind Control
  • Companion Departure
  • Action-Packed
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Technological Threat

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Fiona Cumming
Written by
Peter Grimwade
Produced by
John Nathan-Turner
Music by
Peter Howell

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Facts

February 23, 1984 · 1 h 40 min · Violence

Released
February 23, 1984
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Doctor Who: Planet of Fire worth watching?"

Questions about Doctor Who: Planet of Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Doctor Who: Planet of Fire worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.

Is Doctor Who: Planet of Fire okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Doctor Who: Planet of Fire scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.