Doctor Who: The Five Doctors (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1983, Doctor Who: The Five Doctors is an action, adventure, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Peter Moffatt, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Many incarnations of the Doctors and their old companions are taken out of time and deposited in the Death Zone on Gallifrey. There, they must battle the Master, Daleks, Cybermen and Yeti in order to reach the Dark Tower and discover the Tomb of Rassilon.

Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Five Doctors stars Peter Davison as The Doctor (5), Jon Pertwee as The Doctor (3), Patrick Troughton as The Doctor (2) and Richard Hurndall as The Doctor (1), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Doctor Who: The Five Doctors has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Who: The Five Doctors page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Five Doctors 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 Five Doctors (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The Five Doctors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Doctor Who: The Five Doctors worth watching?
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, science fiction and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Five Doctors?
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors stars Peter Davison, Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, Richard Hurndall and Tom Baker.
When was Doctor Who: The Five Doctors released?
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.