An Adventure in Space and Time (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2013, An Adventure in Space and Time is a drama film directed by Terry McDonough, running about 83 minutes. “The Story Begins Here...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This docudrama travels back in time to 1963 to see how Doctor Who was first brought to the screen. Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama. Allied with a team of unusual but brilliant people, they went on to create the longest running science fiction series ever made.
Who’s in it. An Adventure in Space and Time stars David Bradley as William Hartnell, Jessica Raine as Verity Lambert, Sacha Dhawan as Waris Hussein and Brian Cox as Sydney Newman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, An Adventure in Space and Time has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Adventure in Space and Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Adventure in Space and Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Adventure in Space and Time (2013)?
- In US, An Adventure in Space and Time is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Adventure in Space and Time worth watching?
- An Adventure in Space and Time holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Adventure in Space and Time?
- An Adventure in Space and Time stars David Bradley, Jessica Raine, Sacha Dhawan, Brian Cox and Lesley Manville.
- When was An Adventure in Space and Time released?
- An Adventure in Space and Time was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.