Movie

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor

★ 5.5(4)19792h 30m

Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: Michael Hayes
Release date: 1979-02-24
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor — trailer

About Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor is a 1979 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 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The final segment of the Key to Time is at the heart of a devastating war between neighbouring planets Atrios and Zeos. The Fourth Doctor discovers that a sinister entity is manipulating events and the cost of obtaining the final segment may be more personal than he imagined.

Cast

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Mary Tamm

Romana

John Leeson

K-9 (voice)

John Woodvine

Marshal

Lalla Ward

Princess Astra

Davyd Harries

Shapp

Ian Saynor

Merak

Ian Liston

'Hero'

Susan Skipper

'Heroine'

John Cannon

Guard

Iain Armstrong

Technician

Pat Gorman

Pilot

Themes & keywords

time travel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor in Canada?+

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor 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: The Armageddon Factor on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor?+

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor?+

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor stars Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, John Leeson, John Woodvine and Lalla Ward.

When did Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor come out?+

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor is a 1979 movie directed by Michael Hayes.

What genre is Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor?+

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor is Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction and TV Movie film.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor?+

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor was directed by Michael Hayes.