The movie Dr. Who and the Daleks is a science fiction film released in 1965, based on the BBC television series Doctor Who. It was directed by Gordon Flemyng and starred Peter Cushing as Doctor Who, Roberta Tovey as his granddaughter Susan, Jennie Linden as Barbara, and Roy Castle as Barbara's boyfriend, Ian.
The film starts with Doctor Who, a mad scientist, showing off his latest invention, the Tardis, to his granddaughters Susan and Barbara, and Barbara's boyfriend Ian. While exploring the Tardis, they accidentally activate the time machine and are transported to the planet Skaro, where they find themselves in the middle of a war between the Thals and the Daleks.
The Daleks are a race of robotic mutants who are bent on destroying all other life forms in the universe. The Thals are a peaceful race who have been forced into hiding by the nuclear weapons of the Daleks. Doctor Who and his companions decide to help the Thals by defeating the Daleks and putting an end to their evil plans.
The group must navigate through the dangerous terrain of Skaro while dodging the traps set by the Daleks. Doctor Who also manages to make a new ally on the planet, a Thal named Alydon who helps them on their mission.
The film culminates in an epic battle between the forces of good and evil. Doctor Who and his companions use their intelligence and resourcefulness to overcome the powerful Daleks and save the Thal race.
Dr. Who and the Daleks was a box office success and led to a sequel, Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. The film is considered to be a classic of the science fiction genre and has a cult following among Doctor Who fans.