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Dr. Who and the Daleks

1965Movie1 h 22 minNR

Family
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes48%41%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes48%41%

Summary

Scientist Doctor Who accidentally activates his new invention, the Tardis, a time machine disguised as a police telephone box.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for tears, laughs or romance.

Movies with

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Gordon Flemyng
Written by
Milton Subotsky
Produced by
Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Music by
Malcolm Lockyer, Barry Gray

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 23, 1965 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
August 23, 1965
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$500,000
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Name Change, Entertainment Below Their Age, Aliens Speaking English +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dr. Who and the Daleks?"

Questions about Dr. Who and the Daleks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dr. Who and the Daleks?

BritboxKanopyPluto TVMidnight PulpMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, Dr. Who and the Daleks streams on Britbox, Midnight Pulp, and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Dr. Who and the Daleks worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 48%).

Is there a sequel to Dr. Who and the Daleks?

  1. Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965)
  2. Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966).

Is Dr. Who and the Daleks okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Dr. Who and the Daleks?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dr. Who and the Daleks?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

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 tropes for it, including Adaptational Name Change, Entertainment Below Their Age, and Aliens Speaking English.