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Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
1973·Movie
75
GreatGoodWatch score75
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Energy
Tense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension7
- Fast Pace7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Wonder6
- Pathos5
- Hopefulness5
Humor
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay5
- Satire & Parody4
- Situational Comedy3
World
The future, politics, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Intrigue8
- Complexity8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
Energy
HighTense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space is tense and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
All heart traits
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumThe future, politics, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the future, politics, and technology. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic8Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Tech & Humanity8Human stories in a tech world.
- Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Warfare7Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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Is Doctor Who: Frontier in Space worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Doctor Who: Frontier in Space rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is Doctor Who: Frontier in Space?
2 h 30 min
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space runs 2 h 30 min.
What language is Doctor Who: Frontier in Space in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.