Downtime
“The Brigadier faces a new breed of Yeti as he searches to find the locus!”
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Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle of his military career when he is embroiled in a plot unwittingly set in motion by university chancellor Victoria Waterfield, herself a former companion of the Doctor, to take over the Earth by an evil alien entity called the Great Intelligence, aided by its ferocious robot Yeti cohorts. Can the Brigadier defeat this menace to the Earth without the Doctor's help?
Cast
Nicholas Courtney
as Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
Elisabeth Sladen
as Sarah Jane Smith
Deborah Watling
as Victoria Waterfield
Jack Watling
as Professor Travers
Beverley Cressman
as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart
Mark Trotman
as Daniel Hinton
Geoffrey Beevers
as 'Harrods' Haroldson
Peter Silverleaf
as Christopher Rice
John Leeson
as Anthony the D.J.
Miles Richardson
as Captain Douglas Cavendish
James Bree
as Lama
Richard Landen
as Lead Yeti
Stephen Bradshaw
as UNIT Soldier
Keith Brooks
as UNIT Soldier
Mark Moore
as UNIT Soldier
Gabriel Mykaj
as UNIT Soldier
Daisy Ashford
as Chilly
Richard Jones
as Chilly
Dave Owen
as Chilly
Eli Silverman
as Chilly
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Stream Downtime online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about science fiction, action, war, thriller, and horror movie originally produced in English and released in 1995, it's earned a solid 5.7/10 from 10 viewers worldwide.
About Downtime
“The Brigadier faces a new breed of Yeti as he searches to find the locus!”
Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle of his military career when he is embroiled in a plot unwittingly set in motion by university chancellor Victoria Waterfield, herself a former companion of the Doctor, to take over the Earth by an evil alien entity called the Great Intelligence, aided by its ferocious robot Yeti cohorts. Can the Brigadier defeat this menace to the Earth without the Doctor's help? Running 65 minutes.
Downtime Cast and Characters
The cast features Nicholas Courtney (as Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart), Elisabeth Sladen (as Sarah Jane Smith), Deborah Watling (as Victoria Waterfield), Jack Watling (as Professor Travers), and Beverley Cressman (as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart). Their performances are a major reason Downtime has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Downtime NowWhy People Are Watching Downtime
Downtime flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap, tight pacing that earns its twists, and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Downtime online for free?
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How long is Downtime?
Downtime runs for 65 minutes (about 1.1 hour).
Is Downtime good? What's the rating?
Downtime holds a 5.7/10 rating based on 10 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Downtime?
The main cast includes Nicholas Courtney, Elisabeth Sladen, Deborah Watling, and Jack Watling, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Downtime available in English?
Yes — Downtime was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Downtime released?
Downtime was released in 1995.
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What is Downtime about?
Downtime is a Science Fiction/Action English-language film. Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle of his military career when he is embroiled in a plot unwittingly set in motion by university chancellor Victoria Waterfield, herself a former companion of the Doctor, to take over the Earth by an evil alien entity called the Great Intelligence, aided by its ferocious robot Yeti cohorts. Can the Brigadier defeat this menace to the Earth without the Doctor's help?
When was Downtime released?
Downtime was released on February 3, 1995. It has a runtime of 1h 5m. The film was produced by Reeltime Pictures.
Who stars in Downtime?
Downtime stars Nicholas Courtney, Elisabeth Sladen, Deborah Watling and Jack Watling. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Downtime available in HD?
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