Doctor Who: The Rescue(1965)
Doctor Who: The Rescue Synopsis
On the planet Dido, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara meet two survivors from a crashed spaceship who are terrorised by the monster Koquillion.
Doctor Who: The Rescue (1965) is a science fiction, adventure and drama film directed by Christopher Barry, released on January 9, 1965 with a runtime of 50m. It stars William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell and Maureen O'Brien. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Barry
- Writers:
- David Whitaker, Dennis Spooner
- Producers:
- Verity Lambert
- Composer:
- Tristram Cary
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Doctor Who: The Rescue Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hartnell
as The Doctor
Jacqueline Hill
as Barbara Wright
William Russell
as Ian Chesterton
Maureen O'Brien
as Vicki
Ray Barrett
as Bennett / Koquillion
- Tom Sheridan
Tom Sheridan
as Space Captain (voice)
- John Stuart
John Stuart
as Didonian (uncredited)
- Colin Hughes
Colin Hughes
as Didonian (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Barry, written by David Whitaker and Dennis Spooner, produced by Verity Lambert.
Explore more Science Fiction titles
Doctor Who: The Rescue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 8 ratings.
You may also like
Doctor Who: Deep Breath
2014
Doctor Who: Last Christmas
2014
Omni Loop
2024
Vesper
2022
Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight
2002
Timescape
1992
The Last Mimzy
2007
Stargate: Continuum
2008
2073
2024
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
2013
Solo: A Star Wars Story
2018
Titan A.E.
2000
The Mandela Effect
2019
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
2010
Stowaway
2021
Light of My Life
2019
Doctor Who
1996
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
2009
Babylon 5: The Road Home
2023
Movies similar to Doctor Who: The Rescue
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
1993
The Past Tense
2020
Meet the Robinsons
2007
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
1989
Planet of the Apes
1968
See You Next Century
2019
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991
T&A Time Travelers
2017
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
2004
A Sound of Thunder
2005
TRIPLE TIMe
2017
Flight of the Navigator
1986
Southland Tales
2007
The Maiden Tower
2000
The Time Machine
1960
The Time Machine
2002
Lost in Space
1998
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
Our Times
2025
Millennium
1989
Doctor Who: The Rescue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Rescue online?
+
Doctor Who: The Rescue (1965) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Rescue?
+
The main cast of Doctor Who: The Rescue (1965) includes William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien and Ray Barrett. The film was directed by Christopher Barry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doctor Who: The Rescue released?
+
Doctor Who: The Rescue was released on January 9, 1965 and runs for 50m.
Is Doctor Who: The Rescue worth watching?
+
Doctor Who: The Rescue (1965) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.