Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.
Rated NR • 2009 • 59m
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead earns its PG/TV-PG rating with sci-fi action and several frightening sequences. The special sees the Doctor and a bus full of Londoners, including thief Lady Christina de Souza, transported to a desolate alien desert. The primary content concerns are moderate sci-fi violence and peril, including an alien swarm that devours ecosystems, and a few character deaths. One character is briefly shown as a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead appropriate for kids?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead earns its PG/TV-PG rating with sci-fi action and several frightening sequences. The special sees the Doctor and a bus full of Londoners, including thief Lady Christina de Souza, transported to a desolate alien desert. The primary content concerns… Read more — free account
Content severity in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
What happens in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:29 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
None. The Doctor and Christina share witty, flirtatious dialogue, but there is no romantic or sexual content.
Violence and gore in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
Moderate. Sci-fi violence is present but not bloody. Early on, a man steps through a portal and his smoldering skeleton is returned. Alien creatures (Tritovores) are cornered and killed (off-screen) by a predatory alien. A massive swarm of creatures attacks a bus, putting passengers in peril. Soldiers use missiles to shoot down three aliens over London.
Language in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
Extremely mild. The dialogue is largely clean, with only a few isolated instances of mild exclamations like 'hell'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
None. There is no depiction of smoking, drinking, or drug use.
Mature themes in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
The story includes themes of planetary extinction, death, and sacrifice. The central threat is a swarm that consumes entire worlds. The story also features a recurring plot point for the series involving a prophecy about the Doctor's own impending death.
Scary moments in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead earns its PG/TV-PG rating with sci-fi action and several frightening sequences. The special sees the Doctor and a bus full of Londoners, including thief Lady Christina de Souza…
What age rating does Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead have?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead about?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead earns its PG/TV-PG rating with sci-fi action and several frightening sequences. The special sees the Doctor and a bus full of Londoners, including thief Lady Christina de Souza, transported to a desolate alien desert. The primary content concerns are moderate sci-fi violence and peril…
Is there sex or nudity in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
None. The Doctor and Christina share witty, flirtatious dialogue, but there is no romantic or sexual content.
How violent is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
Moderate. Sci-fi violence is present but not bloody. Early on, a man steps through a portal and his smoldering skeleton is returned. Alien creatures (Tritovores) are cornered and killed (off-screen) by a predatory alien. A massive swarm of creatures attacks a…
Is the language in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead appropriate for kids?
Extremely mild. The dialogue is largely clean, with only a few isolated instances of mild exclamations like 'hell'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
None. There is no depiction of smoking, drinking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
The story includes themes of planetary extinction, death, and sacrifice. The central threat is a swarm that consumes entire worlds. The story also features a recurring plot point for the series involving a prophecy about the Doctor's own impending death.
How long is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead runs 59 minutes, directed by James Strong, released in 2009.
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