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Movie poster: Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009)
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Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead

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2009 · 59 min Science Fiction TV Movie Thriller Fantasy Mystery
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.

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Year 2009
Country United Kingdom
Genre Science Fiction, TV Movie, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery
Director James Strong
Runtime 59 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (219 votes)

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The episode constructs a brisk adventure, relying on the classic 'Doctor Who' formula of an impossible journey, an eccentric companion, and a race against time. Director James Strong works with the stark contrast between familiar London and the alien desert to heighten the isolation and peril.

What lingers after is a compact, entertaining tale of survival and an unlikely alliance, buoyed by the sparkling chemistry of David Tennant and Michelle Ryan. It's a satisfying, fleet-footed romp that captures the spirit of the Tenth Doctor's era. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: James Strong

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