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An Adventure in Space and Time

TV-PG 2013 1h 30m Drama List
96% Tomatometer 23 Reviews 92% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
In 1963, cast and crew create the landmark TV series "Doctor Who," with actor William Hartnell (David Bradley) in the title role. Read More Read Less
An Adventure in Space and Time

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Fun, clever, and eminently accessible, An Adventure in Space and Time offers entertaining viewing for Doctor Who newcomers and diehards alike.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times As a story about how the past became the present (which makes us, in relation to its characters, people of the future), it is very much in line with its subject, and has been made with much the same mix of enchantment and suspense. Jan 7, 2014 Full Review Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly Gatiss has written several Doctor Who scripts, and it's striking to see how he adapts the story behind the story into a vintage Who tale: A tale of misfits triumphing over long odds. Jan 7, 2014 Full Review Michael Hogan Daily Telegraph (UK) Wonderfully written and beautifully realised, this period piece crackled with the affection of a true fan. Rated: 5/5 Jan 7, 2014 Full Review Kelechi Ehenulo Confessions From A Geek Mind Whether you are a Doctor Who fan or not, An Adventure in Space and Time is a heart-warming and brilliantly piece of drama which deserves full praise to writer Mark Gatiss, David Bradley and everyone else involved. Rated: 4/5 Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Thrilling—you are there at the inception of Doctor Who!—and deeply poignant, sometimes at the same time...with actors like Bradley and Cox in place, it's difficult to imagine a better treatment. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 17, 2014 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Even for those who don't watch Doctor Who regularly, it's a terrifically entertaining period piece with a lot of heart and appreciation for TV history. Jan 7, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member It was informative, entertaining, & tugs at the heartstrings in the best way. No matter what era is yours, if you're a fan, you need to see this; you won't be disappointed. #TheDoctorInTheTardis Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review jeffrey b If you call yourself a whovian, this is a must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review kevin w While the characterisation is solid throughout, bringing a small bit of British television history alive, the piece never steers far from being merely a Hallmark card to those who are fans of the popular series already. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member An Adventure in Space and Time tells a fascinating story but lacks focus and subtlety, and never seems sure whether it means to inform or to entertain. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Jessica Raine plays Verity Lambert in this nostalgic and warm-hearted film about the creation of Dr Who in the early '60s. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member I realy in joyed this because of how they not just showed us what the 60s was like but how they did doctor Who in thoes days.Excellent. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1963, cast and crew create the landmark TV series "Doctor Who," with actor William Hartnell (David Bradley) in the title role.
Director
Terry McDonough
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 3, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m