

Doctor Who: Friend from the Future
2016, English. Directed by Lawrence Gough.
The Doctor and Bill are chased by a group of Daleks in a short introductory video to present Bill, the new companion, to audiences for the first time.
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- 0h 2m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 April 2016
- Written by
- Terry Nation, Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall
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Doctor Who: Friend from the Future: quick answers
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How long is Doctor Who: Friend from the Future?
Doctor Who: Friend from the Future runs 2 minutes (0h 2m).
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Doctor Who: Friend from the Future isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 April 2016. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Who: Friend from the Future?
If you liked Doctor Who: Friend from the Future, try Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride, Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor, Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death.
Who directed Doctor Who: Friend from the Future?
Doctor Who: Friend from the Future (2016) was directed by Lawrence Gough and stars Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Nicholas Briggs.