An Adventure in Space and Time
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 10 out of 46

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  1. Nomaan
    Nov 29, 2013
    10
    The whole affair is thoroughly riveting, even if you're not much of an old Whovian, hell it even works for non Whovians too. Missing it would be your own loss, trust me!
  2. JrAgujaIsAGleek
    Nov 23, 2013
    8
    Although not showing the whole creation of Doctor Who, An Adventure in Space and Time makes you cheer for the people who made Doctor Who a worldwide phenomenon and makes you feel proud to be a Whovian.
  3. imthenoob
    Aug 3, 2016
    7
    It was a nice little quick bit showing how the series came to be and how Hartnell dealt with being a sort of cultural icon during his run as the doctor, As well as his reluctance of giving up the role when his health was failing. Hats off to David Bradley who, as always, knocks it out of the park with his spot on performance as Hartnell. It's an interesting watch but if you already read upIt was a nice little quick bit showing how the series came to be and how Hartnell dealt with being a sort of cultural icon during his run as the doctor, As well as his reluctance of giving up the role when his health was failing. Hats off to David Bradley who, as always, knocks it out of the park with his spot on performance as Hartnell. It's an interesting watch but if you already read up on the creation of the show, You aren't really missing anything.… Expand
  4. python2000
    Dec 7, 2013
    10
    I was almost (ALMOST) crying in the last scene, and that's a very hard thing to do.
    Much better than the more popular Day of the Doctor which was kind of disappointing.
  5. ThatCooperGuy
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    Gonna be honest, I find "An Adventure Through Space & Time" much better than "Day of the Doctor". It's so much more interesting, and even got me choking up at the end. It has more heart and better writing. DOTD is still good, but I like this film more.
  6. Themazedude
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    Great movie it's a must see movie for doctor whos fans to see the start of there fav tv-show. it's really great! you can get it for 20 bucks at walmart with blu-ray dvd and the first ep!

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#30 Best TV Season of 2013

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Marc Bernardin
    Nov 22, 2013
    80
    There’s a breezy propulsion to An Adventure in Space and Time--written by Sherlock's Mark Gatiss, a member of the Steven Moffat mafia--as it charts the evolution of Doctor Who and the invention of so many things beloved by Whovians the world over.... But it’s David Bradley who gives this telefilm its heart.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Nov 22, 2013
    80
    "Doctor Who" fans may get a little more out of "An Adventure in Space and Time" than non-Whovians. However, even for those who don't watch "Doctor Who" regularly, it's a terrifically entertaining period piece with a lot of heart and appreciation for TV history.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Nov 22, 2013
    80
    With warmth and gravity, [David Bradley's] the heart and soul of this grand Adventure.
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