Doctor Who: Enlightenment (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1983, Doctor Who: Enlightenment is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Fiona Cumming, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. An Edwardian yacht in deep space races around the planets. There is a double agent in the TARDIS crew. The White Guardian warns the Fifth Doctor of great danger. Turlough must finally choose sides and at the end of the race lies the prize of Enlightenment.

Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Enlightenment stars Peter Davison as The Doctor, Janet Fielding as Tegan Jovanka, Mark Strickson as Vislor Turlough and Cyril Luckham as The White Guardian, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Doctor Who: Enlightenment 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: Enlightenment page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Enlightenment 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: Enlightenment (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Enlightenment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Doctor Who: Enlightenment worth watching?
Doctor Who: Enlightenment 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: Enlightenment?
Doctor Who: Enlightenment stars Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Mark Strickson, Cyril Luckham and Valentine Dyall.
When was Doctor Who: Enlightenment released?
Doctor Who: Enlightenment was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.