Doctor Who: Frontier in Space (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1973, Doctor Who: Frontier in Space is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by David Maloney, running about 150 minutes.

What it’s about. In the 26th century, the Doctor and Jo uncover a plot by the Master to provoke an interplanetary war between Earth and Draconia.

Who’s in it. Doctor Who: Frontier in Space stars Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Katy Manning as Jo Grant, Roger Delgado as The Master and Vera Fusek as President of Earth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Doctor Who: Frontier in Space 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: Frontier in Space page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: Frontier in Space 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: Frontier in Space (1973)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: Frontier in Space change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Doctor Who: Frontier in Space worth watching?
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space 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: Frontier in Space?
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space stars Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, Roger Delgado, Vera Fusek and Michael Hawkins.
When was Doctor Who: Frontier in Space released?
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.