# Where to watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) in the UK

> Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1974  
**Runtime:** 150 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T19:49:09.212Z)  

## Synopsis

The blue crystal that the Doctor took from Metebelis III in a previous adventure is desperately sought by the Eight Legs, a race of mutated spiders, as the final element in their plan for universal domination. With help from an old mentor, the Doctor realises the only way to foil the plot is to make the ultimate sacrifice. The Doctor must risk death to return to the cave of the Great One and save the universe.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders in the UK?**

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/437804/doctor-who-planet-of-the-spiders-1974
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ns3KE6l8DjXCWo3KEJiBn79efOc.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/437804/doctor-who-planet-of-the-spiders-1974.json

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