Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009)
Kernel Score: 83% · 218 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction, TV Movie, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery
Released: 2009-04-11
Runtime: 59 minutes
Where to watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
- Free with ads: Hoopla
US availability, updated 2026-10-25.
Overview
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.
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Director
James Strong
Cast
- David Tennant as The Doctor
- Michelle Ryan as Christina
- Lee Evans as Malcolm
- Noma Dumezweni as Capt Magambo
- Adam James as DI McMillan
- Glenn Doherty as Sgt Dennison
- Victoria Alcock as Angela
- Daniel Kaluuya as Barclay
- Ellen Thomas as Carmen
- David Ames as Nathan
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead FAQ
Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead good?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 218 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla.
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, Doctor Who: The Snowmen, Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride.