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Doctor Who: Time and the Rani

1987Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score

A gloriously campy, nostalgic sci-fi movie about the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for tears, romance or brutality.

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Story

The Rani has returned with another malicious scientific scheme. Taking advantage of the post-regenerative trauma the recently regenerated and unstable Doctor is going through, she hopes to achieve control of an approaching asteroid composed entirely of strange matter. Can the Doctor figure out he is being used for the Rani's evil experiment, and what is behind the door the Rani won't allow him past?

Feels like

  • Campy 80s Sci-Fi
  • Classic Doctor Who
  • Pantomime Villainy
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Post-Regeneration Story
  • Low-Budget Adventure
  • Sylvester McCoy Era
  • Theatrical & Colorful

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Morgan
Written by
Jane Baker, Philip Baker
Produced by
John Nathan-Turner
Music by
Keff McCulloch

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Facts

September 28, 1987 · 1 h 40 min · Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Released
September 28, 1987
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Doctor Who: Time and the Rani worth watching?"

Questions about Doctor Who: Time and the Rani

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Doctor Who: Time and the Rani worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55.

Is Doctor Who: Time and the Rani okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Doctor Who: Time and the Rani?

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 Doctor Who: Time and the Rani?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.