Doctor Who: Shada (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Doctor Who: Shada is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Charles Norton, running about 137 minutes.

What it’s about. The story revolves around the lost planet Shada, on which the Time Lords built a prison for defeated would-be conquerors of the universe. Skagra, one such inmate, needs the help of one of the prison's inmates. He finds nobody knows where Shada is anymore except one aged Time Lord who has retired to Earth, where he is a professor at St. Cedd's College, Cambridge. Luckily for the universe, Skagra's attempt to force the information out of Professor Chronotis coincides with a visit by the professor's old friend, the Doctor. (Filming for this story was never finished, and in this version the story is completed via animation.)

Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Shada stars Tom Baker as The Doctor, Tim Bentinck as The Doctor (body double), Victoria Burgoyne as Clare Keightley and Graham Cole as Scientist, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Doctor Who: Shada 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: Shada page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Shada 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.