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Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet

7.019781h 40mMovieActionAdventureDrama

The Doctor and Romana learn the second segment of the Key to Time is on the planet Calufrax. Yet they arrive on a planet called Zanak, which has been hollowed out and fitted with hyperspace engines, allowing its insane, half-robot Captain…

DirectorPennant Roberts
WriterDouglas Adams
ProducerGraham Williams

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Cast · Directed by Pennant Roberts

TBTom Baker
Tom Baker
The Doctor
MTMary Tamm
Mary Tamm
Romana
JLJohn Leeson
John Leeson
K-9 (voice)
BPBruce Purchase
Bruce Purchase
The Pirate Captain
AR
Andrew Robertson
Mr. Fibuli
RLRosalind Lloyd
Rosalind Lloyd
Nurse
DW
David Warwick
Kimus
DSDavid Sibley
David Sibley
Pralix
RMRalph Michael
Ralph Michael
Balaton
PT
Primi Townsend
Mula

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Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet on Netflix?

No, Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet for free?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 9, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.