Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

2009, English. Directed by Graeme Harper.

In a Mars base, the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe, knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.

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Runtime: 1h 2m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
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Released: 15 November 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Written by: Phil Ford, Russell T Davies

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What should I watch before Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars?

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What comes after Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars?

Next in the series: Doctor Who: Deep Breath (2014), Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014), and Doctor Who: The Woman Who Fell to Earth (2018).

Is Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 242 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars?

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).

Does Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars on?

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars?

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Who directed Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars?

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars (2009) was directed by Graeme Harper and stars David Tennant, Lindsay Duncan, Peter O'Brien.