Doctor Who: Frontios (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Doctor Who: Frontios is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ron Jones, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. "Frontios buries its own dead", or so the saying goes. The Doctor, Turlough and Tegan are forced into landing on the remote planet of Frontios, a human colony where deaths go unaccounted for. What lies beneath the surface, dragging its victims down?
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Frontios stars Peter Davison as The Doctor, Janet Fielding as Tegan Jovanka, Mark Strickson as Vislor Turlough and Jeff Rawle as Plantagenet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Doctor Who: Frontios 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: Frontios page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Frontios 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: Frontios (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Frontios change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: Frontios worth watching?
- Doctor Who: Frontios holds an audience score of 8.0 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: Frontios?
- Doctor Who: Frontios stars Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Mark Strickson, Jeff Rawle and Peter Gilmore.
- When was Doctor Who: Frontios released?
- Doctor Who: Frontios was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.