Movie

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons

★ 7.8(8)19711h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Barry Letts
Release date: 1971-01-23
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons is a 1971 movie in the Science Fiction, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Barry Letts, starring Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning and Nicholas Courtney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Master, an old adversary of the Doctor, has arrived on Earth to destroy humanity with the aid of the Nestene Consciousness and their army of Autons and killer plastic daffodils - unless the Doctor, joined by new assistant Jo Grant, can stop them.

Cast

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Katy Manning

Jo Grant

Nicholas Courtney

Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

Richard Franklin

Captain Mike Yates

John Levene

Sergeant Benton

Roger Delgado

The Master

Michael Wisher

Rex Farrel

Harry Towb

McDermott

David Garth

Time Lord

Frank Mills

Radio Telescope Director

Christopher Burgess

Professor Philips

Andrew Staines

Goodge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons in New Zealand?+

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons?+

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons?+

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons stars Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, Nicholas Courtney, Richard Franklin and John Levene.

When did Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons come out?+

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons is a 1971 movie directed by Barry Letts.

What genre is Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons?+

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons is Science Fiction, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons?+

Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons was directed by Barry Letts.