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Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

1977Movie1 h 40 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A hopeful, nostalgic action movie about the future and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

Far in the distant future, Earth has become uninhabitable, forcing Mankind to colonise first Mars and then Pluto. No longer the coldest planet in the solar system, Pluto is now warmed by artificial suns. The Doctor, Leela and K9 arrive to discover the exploitation of the Megropolis people by the ruling elite, lead by the Collector. Deep in the Undercity, a small group of revolutionaries plot to overthrow the company and the Doctor is forced to fight the oppression of the people using Fire against Fire...

Feels like

  • Classic Doctor Who
  • Political Satire
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Anti-Bureaucracy
  • Retro Futurism
  • Taxation Allegory
  • Campy & Clever
  • Revolution Story

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Pennant Roberts
Written by
Robert Holmes
Produced by
Graham Williams
Music by
Dudley Simpson

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Facts

December 17, 1977 · 1 h 40 min · Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie

Released
December 17, 1977
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Doctor Who: The Sun Makers worth watching?"

Questions about Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Doctor Who: The Sun Makers worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

Is Doctor Who: The Sun Makers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?

BleakHopeful

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