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Dr. Who and the Daleks

1965, English. Directed by Gordon Flemyng.

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Scientist Doctor Who accidentally activates his new invention, the Tardis, a time machine disguised as a police telephone box. Who, his two granddaughters Barbara and Susan, and Barbara's boyfriend Ian are transported through time and space to the planet Skaro, where a peaceful race of Thals are under threat of nuclear attack from the planet's other inhabitants: the robotic mutant Daleks.

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Runtime
1h 22m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Dr. Who and the Daleks is streaming on Britbox, Midnight Pulp, and MovieSphere+ in India.

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Released
23 August 1965
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Milton Subotsky
Budget
$500K
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What Dr. Who and the Daleks is based on

Dr. Who and the Daleks is based on The Daleks, a 1964 Doctor Who serial by David Whitaker, published by Target Books.

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What comes after Dr. Who and the Daleks?

Next in the series: Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966).

Is Dr. Who and the Daleks worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Dr. Who and the Daleks?

Dr. Who and the Daleks runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).

Does Dr. Who and the Daleks have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Dr. Who and the Daleks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Dr. Who and the Daleks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Dr. Who and the Daleks is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Dr. Who and the Daleks on?

Dr. Who and the Daleks is streaming on Britbox, Midnight Pulp, and MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Dr. Who and the Daleks?

If you liked Dr. Who and the Daleks, try Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D., Earth to Echo, Titan A.E..

Who directed Dr. Who and the Daleks?

Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) was directed by Gordon Flemyng and stars Peter Cushing, Roy Castle, Jennie Linden.

What is Dr. Who and the Daleks based on?

Dr. Who and the Daleks is based on The Daleks, a 1964 Doctor Who serial by David Whitaker, published by Target Books.

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