Doctor Who: The Daleks
1964, English. Directed by Richard Martin & Christopher Barry.
The TARDIS brings the Doctor, Susan, Barbara, and Ian to the planet Skaro where they meet two indigenous races — the Daleks, malicious mutant creatures encased in armoured travel machines, and the Thals, beautiful humanoids with pacifist principles. They convince the Thals of the need to fight for their own survival.
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Richard MartinDirector
- Christopher BarryDirector
- William HartnellThe Doctor
- William RussellIan Chesterton
- Jacqueline HillBarbara Wright
- Carole Ann FordSusan Foreman
- Peter HawkinsDalek (voice)
- David GrahamDalek (voice)
- Robert JewellDalek
- Kevin ManserDalek
- Michael SummertonDalek
- Gerald TaylorDalek
- Alan WheatleyTemmosus
- John LeeAlydon
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terry Nation
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Doctor Who: The Daleks runs 171 minutes (2h 51m).
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Doctor Who: The Daleks isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Who: The Daleks?
If you liked Doctor Who: The Daleks, try Doctor Who: Deep Breath, Doctor Who: The Snowmen, Doctor Who: Last Christmas.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Daleks?
Doctor Who: The Daleks (1964) was directed by Richard Martin and Christopher Barry and stars William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill.