Movie

Doctor Who: Meglos

★ 5.0(3)19801h 40m

Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: Terence Dudley
Release date: 1980-10-18
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Doctor Who: Meglos

Doctor Who: Meglos is a 1980 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Terence Dudley, starring Tom Baker, Lalla Ward and John Leeson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: Meglos in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On the lush planet Tigella, two opposing factions are divided over the usage of the Dodecahedron, an ancient and powerful artefact which provides the entire planet's energy. The Doctor is summoned to arbitrate the conflict, but the power-crazed Meglos intercepts the call and impersonates him in order to steal the Dodecahedron.

Cast

Tom Baker

The Doctor / Meglos

Lalla Ward

Romana II

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Bill Fraser

General Grugger

Frederick Treves

Lieutenant Brotadac

Edward Underdown

Zastor

Jacqueline Hill

Lexa

Colette Gleeson

Caris

Crawford Logan

Deedrix / Meglos (voice) (uncredited)

Christopher Owen

Earthling

Simon Shaw

Tigellan Guard

Themes & keywords

time travel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: Meglos in Canada?+

Doctor Who: Meglos is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Doctor Who: Meglos on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: Meglos is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Doctor Who: Meglos?+

Doctor Who: Meglos has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: Meglos?+

Doctor Who: Meglos stars Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, John Leeson, Bill Fraser and Frederick Treves.

When did Doctor Who: Meglos come out?+

Doctor Who: Meglos is a 1980 movie directed by Terence Dudley.

What genre is Doctor Who: Meglos?+

Doctor Who: Meglos is Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction and TV Movie film.

Who directed Doctor Who: Meglos?+

Doctor Who: Meglos was directed by Terence Dudley.