Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned is best for ages 11+. It's rated NR. This festive Doctor Who special follows the Tenth Doctor as he attempts to save an interstellar cruise liner modelled after the Titanic from crashing into Earth. The film features high-stakes action, including a…

Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.

This festive Doctor Who special follows the Tenth Doctor as he attempts to save an interstellar cruise liner modelled after the Titanic from crashing into Earth. The film features high-stakes action, including a disaster scenario involving significant loss of life and robotic antagonists known as the Host. Parents…

There is no sexual content in this episode beyond a brief, platonic goodbye kiss.

This episode contains moderate science-fiction violence. There are multiple instances of laser-fire, robotic combat, and scenes involving the aftermath of a massive ship collision. Several characters meet their end via space vacuum, fire, or blade strikes…

There is no profanity in this episode.

There is light consumption of champagne and alcohol during a party sequence, which is incidental to the setting.

The story centers on a major disaster and the sacrifice of characters, including an extinction-level threat to Earth. These mature themes of grief, terminal illness, and sacrifice are handled with a somber tone that may affect younger viewers.

Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned runs 72 minutes, directed by James Strong, released in 2007.

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