Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 8.9
Released in 1970, Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Derek Martinus, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The New Doctor arrives on Earth in the middle of a freak meteor shower. Faceless killer shop window dummies are coming to life and killing anything that comes into their path while Facsimiles are replacing top Military, Political and Civil leaders. The Nestene has come to invade the Earth. The convalescent Doctor teams up with Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Dr. Elizabeth Shaw of UNIT to thwart the Nestine's plans even as the invasion begins.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space stars Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Caroline John as Liz Shaw, Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Hugh Burden as Channing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space worth watching?
- Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space holds an audience score of 8.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space?
- Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space stars Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, Nicholas Courtney, Hugh Burden and Hamilton Dyce.
- When was Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space released?
- Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.