Doctor Who: Survival (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1989, Doctor Who: Survival is an action, adventure, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Alan Wareing, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Ace returns to Perivale to visit her friends, only to find they have been abducted to an alien planet by a race called the Cheetah People who were shown the way to Earth by the Master. The Doctor must find a way off the planet before they all succumb to its savage influence.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Survival stars Sylvester McCoy as The Doctor, Sophie Aldred as Ace, Anthony Ainley as The Master and Julian Holloway as Paterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Doctor Who: Survival 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: Survival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Survival 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: Survival (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Survival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: Survival worth watching?
- Doctor Who: Survival holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, science fiction and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: Survival?
- Doctor Who: Survival stars Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Anthony Ainley, Julian Holloway and Lisa Bowerman.
- When was Doctor Who: Survival released?
- Doctor Who: Survival was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.