Doctor Who: Underworld (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1978, Doctor Who: Underworld is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Norman Stewart, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. On the edge of the universe, the Doctor, Leela and K9 encounter a Minyan ship on an epic quest to find their race banks... but their people have encountered the Time Lords before...
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Underworld stars Tom Baker as The Doctor, Louise Jameson as Leela, John Leeson as K-9 Mk. I (voice) and James Maxwell as Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Doctor Who: Underworld 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: Underworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Underworld 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: Underworld (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Underworld change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: Underworld worth watching?
- Doctor Who: Underworld holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: Underworld?
- Doctor Who: Underworld stars Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, James Maxwell and Alan Lake.
- When was Doctor Who: Underworld released?
- Doctor Who: Underworld was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.