Doctor Who: The War Games (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 9.4
Released in 1969, Doctor Who: The War Games is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by David Maloney, running about 250 minutes.
What it’s about. The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on an unnamed planet. At first believing themselves in the midst of World War I, they realise it to be one of many War Zones overseen by the War Lords, who have kidnapped large numbers of human soldiers to form the greatest army the universe has ever seen. At the helm of this plot is the War Chief, another renegade Time Lord like the Doctor. The creeping realisation sets in that the Doctor cannot solve this problem alone, and that his days of wandering may be at an end...
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The War Games stars Patrick Troughton as The Doctor, Frazer Hines as Jamie McCrimmon, Wendy Padbury as Zoe Heriot and David Savile as Lt Carstairs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.4/10, Doctor Who: The War Games 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 War Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The War Games 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 War Games (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The War Games change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: The War Games worth watching?
- Doctor Who: The War Games holds an audience score of 9.4 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 War Games?
- Doctor Who: The War Games stars Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, David Savile and Jane Sherwin.
- When was Doctor Who: The War Games released?
- Doctor Who: The War Games was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 250 minutes.