Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013)
Kernel Score: 90% · 766 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 2013-11-23
Runtime: 77 minutes
Where to watch Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this Doctor Who special involves time travel and an ancient alien war with dramatic peril but no graphic violence.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Sci-fi peril and battle references involving an ancient alien war, but presented in a family-friendly TV special style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Nick Hurran
Cast
- Matt Smith as The Doctor (11)
- David Tennant as The Doctor (10)
- John Hurt as The War Doctor
- Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald
- Billie Piper as The Moment
- William Hartnell as The Doctor (1) (archive footage)
- Patrick Troughton as The Doctor (2) (archive footage)
- Jon Pertwee as The Doctor (3) (archive footage)
- Tom Baker as The Doctor (4)/ The Curator
- Peter Davison as The Doctor (5) (archive footage)
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor FAQ
Is Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor good?
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 766 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla.
Is Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this Doctor Who special involves time travel and an ancient alien war with dramatic peril but no graphic violence.
What movies are like Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor?
If you liked Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, try Doctor Who: The Snowmen, Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor, Doctor Who: The Next Doctor and Doctor Who: Last Christmas.