Doctor Who: The Mutants (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1972, Doctor Who: The Mutants is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Christopher Barry, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. The Time Lords send the Doctor and Jo on a mission to deliver a sealed message pod to an unknown party aboard a Skybase orbiting the planet Solos in the 30th century. They are caught quickly in a power struggle between the cruel Marshal of Solos and the young Solonian Ky over the future of Solos - a future that hinges on the contents of the message.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Mutants stars Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Katy Manning as Jo Grant, James Mellor as Varan and Garrick Hagon as Ky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Doctor Who: The Mutants 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: The Mutants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Mutants 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 Mutants (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The Mutants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: The Mutants worth watching?
- Doctor Who: The Mutants holds an audience score of 8.0 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: The Mutants?
- Doctor Who: The Mutants stars Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, James Mellor, Garrick Hagon and George Pravda.
- When was Doctor Who: The Mutants released?
- Doctor Who: The Mutants was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.