Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor (2013)
Kernel Score: 88% · 308 ratings
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Released: 2013-12-25
Runtime: 60 minutes
Where to watch Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
- Free with ads: Hoopla
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Orbiting a quiet backwater planet, the massed forces of the universe's deadliest species gather, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars. And amongst them, the Doctor. Rescuing Clara from a family Christmas dinner, the Time Lord and his best friend must learn what this enigmatic signal means for his own fate and that of the universe.
Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor is a sci-fi Christmas special featuring alien threats and an emotional regeneration storyline.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts alien forces and battle threats typical of the Doctor Who series, largely bloodless sci-fi action.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jamie Payne
Cast
- Matt Smith as The Doctor (11)
- Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald
- Peter Capaldi as The Doctor (12)
- Karen Gillan as Amy Pond
- Orla Brady as Tasha Lem
- Kayvan Novak as Handles (voice)
- Nicholas Briggs as Daleks / Cybermen (voice)
- Dan Starkey as Sontaran
- Sarah Louise Madison as Weeping Angel
- Ross Mullan as Silent
Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor FAQ
Is Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor good?
Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 308 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla.
Is Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor is a sci-fi Christmas special featuring alien threats and an emotional regeneration storyline.
What movies are like Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor?
If you liked Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor, try Doctor Who: The Snowmen, Doctor Who: The Next Doctor, Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and Doctor Who: Last Christmas.