Doctor Who: Full Circle (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, Doctor Who: Full Circle is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Peter Grimwade, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. On the planet Alzarius in the alternate universe of E-Space, the Doctor, Romana and K9 find survivors of a crashed starliner, strange creatures lurking in the marshes and a genetic riddle which stretches back centuries.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Full Circle stars Tom Baker as The Doctor, Lalla Ward as Romana, John Leeson as K9 (voice) and Matthew Waterhouse as Adric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Doctor Who: Full Circle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Who: Full Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Full Circle 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: Full Circle (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Full Circle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: Full Circle worth watching?
- Doctor Who: Full Circle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: Full Circle?
- Doctor Who: Full Circle stars Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, John Leeson, Matthew Waterhouse and Leonard Maguire.
- When was Doctor Who: Full Circle released?
- Doctor Who: Full Circle was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.