Doctor Who: The Next Doctor (2008)
Kernel Score: 83% · 227 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction, TV Movie, Mystery, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2008-12-25
Runtime: 60 minutes
Where to watch Doctor Who: The Next Doctor
- Free with ads: Hoopla
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The Doctor arrives in Victorian London. It's Christmas, but snow isn't the only thing descending on the tranquil and jubilant civilization, as familiar silver giants from an alternate reality are amassing in numbers. The Cybermen are on the move again, and the only beings who can stop them are the Doctor and... another Doctor?
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this Doctor Who Christmas special features sci-fi action with cyborg Cybermen threatening Victorian London.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Sci-fi peril involving robotic Cybermen antagonists in a holiday adventure setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Andy Goddard
Cast
- David Tennant as The Doctor
- David Morrissey as Jackson Lake
- Dervla Kirwan as Miss Hartigan
- Velile Tshabalala as Rosita
- Ruari Mears as Cybershade
- Paul Kasey as Cyberleader
- Neil McDermott as Jed
- Nicholas Briggs as Cybermen (voice)
- Edmund Kente as Mr. Scoones
- Michael Bertenshaw as Mr. Cole
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor FAQ
Is Doctor Who: The Next Doctor good?
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 227 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Next Doctor?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla.
Is Doctor Who: The Next Doctor OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this Doctor Who Christmas special features sci-fi action with cyborg Cybermen threatening Victorian London.
What movies are like Doctor Who: The Next Doctor?
If you liked Doctor Who: The Next Doctor, try Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor, Doctor Who: The Snowmen, Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor and Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead.