Movie

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara

★ 7.2(6)19781h 40m

Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: Michael Hayes
Release date: 1978-12-16
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara — trailer

About Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara is a 1978 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Michael Hayes, starring Tom Baker, Mary Tamm and John Leeson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Finding the fourth segment of the Key to Time was simple enough, but holding onto it may be another matter. The Doctor and Romana find themselves embroiled in the political games of the planet Tara, where doubles, android or otherwise, complicate the coronation of Prince Reynart.

Cast

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Mary Tamm

Romana

John Leeson

K-9 (Voice)

Peter Jeffrey

Count Grendel

Simon Lack

Zadek

Neville Jason

Prince Reynart

Paul Lavers

Farrah

Lois Baxter

Lamia

Declan Mulholland

Till

Cyril Shaps

Archimandrite

Themes & keywords

time travel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara in Australia?+

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Is Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara?+

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara?+

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara stars Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, John Leeson, Peter Jeffrey and Simon Lack.

When did Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara come out?+

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara is a 1978 movie directed by Michael Hayes.

What genre is Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara?+

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara is Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction and TV Movie film.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara?+

Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara was directed by Michael Hayes.