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Where to watch Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (2011) tonight

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (2011) runs 59 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.0 from 149 TMDB members. It's Christmas Eve, 1938, when Madge Arwell comes to the aid of an injured Spaceman Angel as she cycles home. He promises to repay her kindness - all she has to do is make a wish.

Runtime
59 min — ends 8:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama
Released
December 25, 2011
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 149 votes
Director
Farren Blackburn
Starring
Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Claire Skinner
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free).

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How long is Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe?
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe is 59 min long (59 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 8:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe rated?
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe is rated PG in the US.
Is Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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