Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1966, Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Bill Sellars, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The travellers arrive in a strange domain presided over by the Celestial Toymaker — an enigmatic, immortal entity who forces them to play a series of games, failure at which will render them his playthings for all eternity.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker stars William Hartnell as The Doctor, Peter Purves as Steven Taylor, Jackie Lane as Dodo Chaplet and Michael Gough as The Toymaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker worth watching?
- Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker?
- Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker stars William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane, Michael Gough and Peter Stephens.
- When was Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker released?
- Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.