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Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio (2016): Cast

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Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio is a 2016 action sci-fi film directed by Edward Bazalgette, starring Matt Lucas as Nardole, Peter Capaldi and Justin Chatwin. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio without spoilers.

When aliens with the ability to swap minds invade New York City, the Doctor and his companion Nardole team up with a local investigative reporter. They encounter a masked superhero called the Ghost, who may hold the key to stopping the invaders. As they work together to save Manhattan, the mystery surrounding the Ghost's identity and true motives begins to unfold.

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • superhero
  • christmas special
  • shoal of the winter harmony
  • twelfth doctor
  • new york city
  • comic book
  • reference to spider man
  • new york
  • christmas
  • reference to superman
  • reference to clark kent
  • alter ego
+3 more
  • male nanny
  • brains
  • christmas eve
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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio Cast & Characters

Matt Lucas leads the cast as Nardole, with Peter Capaldi as The Doctor and Justin Chatwin as Grant. Directed by Edward Bazalgette; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio

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From the director

More from Edward Bazalgette

More films directed by Edward Bazalgette, best-rated first: The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, Doctor Who: The Doctor’s Meditation, Hannibal: Rome’s Worst Nightmare and Genghis Khan.

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Videos

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio
  • Trailer The Return Of Doctor Mysterio Trailer | Christmas Special 2016 | Doctor Who
Details

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “神秘博士:神秘博士归来” and “Doctor Who - Le Retour du Docteur Mysterio”.

Also known as
  • 神秘博士:神秘博士归来
  • Doctor Who - Le Retour du Docteur Mysterio
  • Doctor Who: Die Rückkehr von Doctor Mysterio
  • Doctor Who: O Retorno do Doutor Mysterio
  • ด็อกเตอร์ฮู: การกลับมาของด็อกเตอร์มิสเตริโอ
  • Doctor Who: El regreso del Doctor Mysterio

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Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio?

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio released?

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio was released on December 25, 2016.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio?

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio was directed by Edward Bazalgette.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio?

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio stars Matt Lucas as Nardole, Peter Capaldi as The Doctor and Justin Chatwin as Grant, among 11 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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