Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus

1964Movie2 h 30 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score

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

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

The TARDIS arrives on the planet Marinus on an island of glass surrounded by a sea of acid. The travellers are forced by the elderly Arbitan to retrieve four of the five operating keys to a machine called the Conscience of Marinus, of which he is the keeper. These have been hidden in different locations around the planet to prevent them falling into the hands of the evil Yartek and his Voord warriors, who plan to seize the machine and use its originally benevolent mind-influencing power for their own sinister purposes.

Feels like

  • Classic Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Episodic Quest
  • Planetary Exploration
  • Puzzle-Solving
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Doctor Who Serial
  • Retro Futurism
  • Wholesome Thrills
  • Imaginative Worlds

Cast

Crew

Directed by
John Gorrie
Written by
Terry Nation
Produced by
Verity Lambert
Music by
Norman Kay

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Facts

May 16, 1964 · 2 h 30 min · Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Released
May 16, 1964
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

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3 questions, like "Is Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus worth watching?"

Questions about Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus

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Is Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.