Doctor Who: The Moonbase (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1967, Doctor Who: The Moonbase is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Morris Barry, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The TARDIS arrives in 2070 on the Moon, where a weather control station under the command of a man named Hobson is in the grip of a plague epidemic — in reality the result of an alien poison planted by the Cybermen. Jamie is knocked unconscious and lapses into a delirium, leaving the Second Doctor, Ben, and Polly to fight off a massive Cyberman attack.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Moonbase stars Patrick Troughton as The Doctor, Anneke Wills as Polly, Michael Craze as Ben Jackson and Frazer Hines as Jamie McCrimmon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Doctor Who: The Moonbase 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 Moonbase page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Moonbase 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 Moonbase (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The Moonbase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: The Moonbase worth watching?
- Doctor Who: The Moonbase holds an audience score of 7.2 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 Moonbase?
- Doctor Who: The Moonbase stars Patrick Troughton, Anneke Wills, Michael Craze, Frazer Hines and Patrick Barr.
- When was Doctor Who: The Moonbase released?
- Doctor Who: The Moonbase was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.