Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
2009, English. Directed by James Strong.
A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 April 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Gareth Roberts, Russell T Davies
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Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead: quick answers
What comes after Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
Next in the series: Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars (2009), Doctor Who: Deep Breath (2014), and Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014).
Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
Does Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead yet.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead on?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead 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: Planet of the Dead?
If you liked Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, try Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned, Dead of Night, Signal One.
Who directed Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009) was directed by James Strong and stars David Tennant, Michelle Ryan, Lee Evans.