Doctor Who (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1996, Doctor Who is an adventure, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Geoffrey Sax, running about 89 minutes. “Time waits for no man - except one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who stars Paul McGann as The Doctor, Eric Roberts as Bruce / The Master, Daphne Ashbrook as Dr. Grace Holloway and Sylvester McCoy as The Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Doctor Who has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Who page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Who (1996)?
- In AU, Doctor Who is available to stream on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doctor Who worth watching?
- Doctor Who holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Who?
- Doctor Who stars Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Daphne Ashbrook, Sylvester McCoy and Yee Jee Tso.
- When was Doctor Who released?
- Doctor Who was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.