Doctor Who
1996, English. Directed by Geoffrey Sax.
He's Back... And It's About Time!
The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 256 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Doctor Who
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Cast & crew
- Geoffrey SaxDirector
- Paul McGannThe Doctor
- Eric RobertsBruce / The Master
- Daphne AshbrookDr. Grace Holloway
- Sylvester McCoyThe Doctor
- Yee Jee TsoChang Lee
- Will SassoPete
- Dolores DrakeCurtis
- John NovakSalinger
- Catherine Lough HaggquistWheeler
- Bill CroftMotorcycle Policeman
- Michael David SimmsSwift
- Jeremy RadickGareth
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Matthew Jacobs
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $42M
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News & fan talk
What Doctor Who is based on
Doctor Who is based on Doctor Who, a television series by C. E. Webber, Sydney Newman, and Donald Wilson.
Television series
Doctor Who
By C. E. Webber, Sydney Newman, and Donald Wilson
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Doctor Who: quick answers
Is Doctor Who worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 256 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Doctor Who?
Doctor Who runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Doctor Who have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Doctor Who. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Doctor Who parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Doctor Who is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Who on?
Doctor Who isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Who?
If you liked Doctor Who, try The Lost World, Snow Queen, Babylon 5: In the Beginning.
Who directed Doctor Who?
Doctor Who (1996) was directed by Geoffrey Sax and stars Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Daphne Ashbrook.
What is Doctor Who based on?
Doctor Who is based on Doctor Who, a television series by C. E. Webber, Sydney Newman, and Donald Wilson.