Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who is streaming in Canada on BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel.
The verdict
Doctor Who stood out as one of the better-rated English series of its release window. It's sitting at 7.9/10 on TMDB across 723 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 26 seasons deep — English drama with action & adventure threaded through, fine for the whole family. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 on 723 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Verity Lambert
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 26, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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