# Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009)

> A routine London bus ride becomes an exuberant interplanetary rescue adventure when the Doctor and a daring jewel thief face a deadly alien swarm.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/168984

## Facts

- Runtime: 59 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, TV Movie, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery
- Director: James Strong
- Cast: David Tennant, Michelle Ryan, Lee Evans, Noma Dumezweni, Adam James, Glenn Doherty, Victoria Alcock, Daniel Kaluuya
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1337072/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, adventurous, playful, science fiction marathon, television special viewing

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