Movie

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers

★ 6.5(4)19871h 38m

Science Fiction Adventure Drama TV Movie

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Director: Nicholas Mallett
Release date: 1987-10-26
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: BBC

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers — trailer

About Doctor Who: Paradise Towers

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers is a 1987 movie in the Science Fiction, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Nicholas Mallett, starring Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford and Richard Briers. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: Paradise Towers in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Doctor and Mel visit Paradise Towers, a residential complex that promises a peaceful life to its residents. However, the establishment is far from what its name suggests: A conflict persists among the Kangs, humanesque multicolour beings who gather in opposing gangs based on which colour of the rainbow they bear; killer cleaning robots prowl the halls, and a secret in the complex's basement poses the greatest threat of all.

Cast

Sylvester McCoy

The Doctor

Bonnie Langford

Mel Bush

Richard Briers

The Chief Caretaker

Clive Merrison

Deputy Chief Caretaker

Elizabeth Spriggs

Tabby

Brenda Bruce

Tilda

Judy Cornwell

Maddy

Howard Cooke

Pex

Julie Brennon

Fire Escape

Annabel Yuresha

Bin Liner

Catherine Cusack

Blue Kang Leader

Astra Sheridan

Yellow Kang

Themes & keywords

gang warurban decaygirl gangdystopian nightmarevacation gone wrong

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Doctor Who: Paradise Towers on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Doctor Who: Paradise Towers?+

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: Paradise Towers?+

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers stars Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford, Richard Briers, Clive Merrison and Elizabeth Spriggs.

When did Doctor Who: Paradise Towers come out?+

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers is a 1987 movie directed by Nicholas Mallett.

What genre is Doctor Who: Paradise Towers?+

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers is Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Doctor Who: Paradise Towers?+

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers was directed by Nicholas Mallett.