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6.2 / 10(255 votes)IMDbPG-1319961h 26m$42M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Doctor Who

“He's Back... And It's About Time!”

Synopsis

The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Doctor Who: The Movie Blu-Ray Trailer | Doctor WhoOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 8, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (8.4x ROI)

Production Budget

$5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$42M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

8.4x

+$37M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $5MWorldwide: $42M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Geoffrey Sax
Screenplay & Story
Matthew Jacobs
Original Score
John Debney
Original Title
Doctor Who
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Budget
$5M
Worldwide Gross
$42M
Production Studios
BBC Worldwide, Universal Television, BBC, BBC Studios, BBC Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Geoffrey Sax

Screenplay & Story

Matthew Jacobs

Original Score & Music

John Debney

Director of Photography

Glen MacPherson

Film Editing

Patrick Lussier

Producers

Jo Wright, Peter V. Ware, Alex Beaton, Philip David Segal

Department Leadership Roster

Geoffrey Sax

Geoffrey Sax

Director

Matthew Jacobs

Matthew Jacobs

Screenplay

Jori Woodman

Costume Design

Richard Hudolin

Production Design

John Debney

John Debney

Original Music Composer

Glen MacPherson

Director of Photography

Peter V. Ware

Producer

Patrick Lussier

Patrick Lussier

Editor

Fred Perron

Stunt Coordinator

J.J. Makaro

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Doctor Who.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Doctor Who about?

The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.

Who directed Doctor Who?

Doctor Who was directed by Geoffrey Sax.

Who stars in Doctor Who?

The principal cast of Doctor Who includes Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Daphne Ashbrook, Sylvester McCoy, Yee Jee Tso.

When was Doctor Who released and how long is it?

Doctor Who was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

What was the box office and production budget of Doctor Who?

Doctor Who had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $42M at the worldwide box office (8.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who was composed by John Debney.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor Who?

Doctor Who holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).