Sign in

Dr. Who and the Daleks

1965·Movie
1h 22min·NR
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Dr. Who and the Daleks fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Now on the Big Screen in COLOUR!

Scientist Doctor Who accidentally activates his new invention, the Tardis, a time machine disguised as a police telephone box. Who, his two granddaughters Barbara and Susan, and Barbara's boyfriend Ian are transported through time and space to the planet Skaro, where a peaceful race of Thals are under threat of nuclear attack from the planet's other inhabitants: the robotic mutant Daleks.
Classic Sci-Fi AdventureFamily-Friendly ExplorationIconic Monster MovieEarly Doctor WhoTime Travel ThrillsAlien World ExplorationGood vs. Evil NarrativeMid-Century SpectacleWholesome Excitement

Media

Questions about Dr. Who and the Daleks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dr. Who and the Daleks legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dr. Who and the Daleks worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 48%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dr. Who and the Daleks rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dr. Who and the Daleks?

1 h 22 min

Dr. Who and the Daleks runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dr. Who and the Daleks?

Critics48
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Dr. Who and the Daleks much the same way.

What language is Dr. Who and the Daleks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Dr. Who and the Daleks?

35ATAUBEBGCACHCYCZDEDKEEESFIFR+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dr. Who and the Daleks in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dr. Who and the Daleks use?

Adaptational Name ChangeEntertainment Below Their AgeAliens Speaking EnglishHand WaveAlternate ContinuitySame Language DubAccent AdaptationLittle Miss BadassEntertainment Above Their AgeCompressed AdaptationEarly Adaptation WeirdnessAge Liftand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Dr. Who and the Daleks, including Adaptational Name Change, Entertainment Below Their Age, Aliens Speaking English.