Doctor Who: The Time Monster (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1972, Doctor Who: The Time Monster is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Paul Bernard, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. The Master, in the guise of Professor Thascalos, has constructed at the Newton Institute in Wootton a device known as TOMTIT - Transmission Of Matter Through Interstitial Time - to gain control over Kronos, a creature from outside time. The creature is summoned but proves to be uncontrollable.
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Time Monster stars Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Katy Manning as Jo Grant, Roger Delgado as The Master and Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Doctor Who: The Time Monster 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 Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Time Monster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Time Monster (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The Time Monster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: The Time Monster worth watching?
- Doctor Who: The Time Monster holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Time Monster?
- Doctor Who: The Time Monster stars Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, Roger Delgado, Nicholas Courtney and Richard Franklin.
- When was Doctor Who: The Time Monster released?
- Doctor Who: The Time Monster was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.