Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child(1963)
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child Synopsis
Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton, two humble teachers during 1963, discover a genius student's grandfather, simply known as "the Doctor", and his police box time machine. Deciding that the pair knows too much about his otherworldly origins, they are whisked away on a journey through time and space.
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child (1963) is a science fiction, drama and adventure film directed by Waris Hussein, released on November 23, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill and Carole Ann Ford. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Waris Hussein
- Writers:
- Anthony Coburn, David Whitaker
- Producers:
- Verity Lambert, Rex Tucker
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hartnell
as The Doctor
William Russell
as Ian Chesterton
Jacqueline Hill
as Barbara Wright
Carole Ann Ford
as Susan Foreman
Derek Newark
as Za
- Alethea Charlton
Alethea Charlton
as Hur
Eileen Way
as Old Mother
- Jeremy Young
Jeremy Young
as Kal
- Howard Lang
Howard Lang
as Horg
Reg Cranfield
as Policeman (uncredited)
- Francesca Bertorelli
Francesca Bertorelli
as Schoolgirl (uncredited)
- Carole Clarke
Carole Clarke
as Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Waris Hussein, written by Anthony Coburn and David Whitaker, produced by Verity Lambert and Rex Tucker.
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Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 21 ratings.
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Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child online?
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Who stars in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child?
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The main cast of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child (1963) includes William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford and Derek Newark. The film was directed by Waris Hussein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child released?
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Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child was released on November 23, 1963 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child worth watching?
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Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child (1963) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.