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Doctor Who

1963 · 26 Seasons · Ended

TV-PG Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.9 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Doctor Who

Streaming now in the United States on BritBox and Tubi TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

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Top cast and crew

Verity Lambert Creator
Sydney Newman Creator
Donald Wilson Creator
Sylvester McCoy The Doctor
Sophie Aldred Ace
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor Who

Where can I watch Doctor Who in the United States?

Doctor Who is available to stream on BritBox and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Doctor Who for free?

Doctor Who streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Doctor Who?

Doctor Who scores 7.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Doctor Who?

Doctor Who stars Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred. Verity Lambert is the creator and Sydney Newman is the creator and Donald Wilson is the creator.

How many seasons of Doctor Who are there?

Doctor Who has 26 seasons and 694 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Doctor Who?

All 694 episodes of Doctor Who add up to about 289 hours 10 minutes at roughly 25 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 145 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 72 days.

What network is Doctor Who on?

Doctor Who airs on BBC One and BBC Television, and is produced by BBC.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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