Doctor Who: The Time Warrior (1974): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1974, Doctor Who: The Time Warrior is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Alan Bromly, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. When scientists start to go missing in the 20th century, the Doctor is called in by the Brigadier to investigate. His investigations lead him to deduce that they are being kidnapped through time and he sets off in pursuit, unknowingly kidnapping journalist Sarah Jane Smith in the process. Arriving in the middle ages, the Doctor and Sarah find themselves caught up in the machinations of the robber baron Irongron and his man from the stars. The alien, a Sontaran named Linx, is arming him with modern weapons in return for helping him repair his damaged ship, and it's up to the Doctor and Sarah to stop him from ruining the Earth's timeline.

Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Time Warrior stars Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith, Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Kevin Lindsay as Linx, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Doctor Who: The Time Warrior 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 Time Warrior page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Time Warrior 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.