Doctor Who: The Romans (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1965, Doctor Who: The Romans is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Christopher Barry, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The TARDIS crew take up residence near Rome in 64AD, where Ian and Barbara are kidnapped by slave traders, and the Doctor's imitation of Maximus Pettulian sees him taken to the court of Emperor Nero where he inadvertently plays a part in deciding the course of history...
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Romans stars William Hartnell as The Doctor, Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright, William Russell as Ian Chesterton and Maureen O'Brien as Vicki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Doctor Who: The Romans 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: The Romans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Romans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Romans (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The Romans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: The Romans worth watching?
- Doctor Who: The Romans holds an audience score of 7.9 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: The Romans?
- Doctor Who: The Romans stars William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien and Derek Francis.
- When was Doctor Who: The Romans released?
- Doctor Who: The Romans was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.