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Doctor Who: Castrovalva

1982Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score

A gripping, intricate drama movie about fantasy and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

The Doctor needs somewhere peaceful to recover from his traumatic regeneration. But the sanctuary of Castrovalva is not all it seems, as the Master will stop at nothing to gain his revenge over the Doctor...

Feels like

  • Classic Doctor Who
  • Sci-Fi Puzzle Box
  • Surreal & Philosophical
  • Post-Regeneration Story
  • Escher-Inspired
  • Cerebral Sci-Fi
  • The Doctor vs The Master
  • 1980s British Sci-Fi

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Fiona Cumming
Written by
Christopher H. Bidmead
Produced by
John Nathan-Turner
Music by
Paddy Kingsland

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Facts

January 12, 1982 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie, Action

Released
January 12, 1982
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

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3 questions, like "Is Doctor Who: Castrovalva worth watching?"

Questions about Doctor Who: Castrovalva

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Doctor Who: Castrovalva worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78.

Is Doctor Who: Castrovalva okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Doctor Who: Castrovalva?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.