Buying Time
“When you're caught between the law and the underworld... you need more than time on your side.”
Buying Time is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
Where to watch Buying Time
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Mitchell Gabourie
- Release date
- 1989-04-01
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- United Artists
Buying Time — trailer
About Buying Time
Buying Time is a 1989 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Mitchell Gabourie, starring Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher and Dean Stockwell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buying Time in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Petty thieves Jabber and Reno are blackmailed by the police to uncover the identity of a mobster who is killing the city's drug dealers. While reluctant, they're convinced by the offer to expunge their own crimes. They go undercover and track a suspect named Curtis King. Soon they find evidence of Curtis's crimes, but amplify the danger in which they find themselves.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Buying Time in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Buying Time on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is Buying Time on Netflix?+
Buying Time is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Buying Time?+
Buying Time has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in Buying Time?+
Buying Time stars Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher, Dean Stockwell, Laura Cruikshank and Thick Wilson.
When did Buying Time come out?+
Buying Time is a 1989 movie directed by Mitchell Gabourie.
What genre is Buying Time?+
Buying Time is Thriller and Crime film.
Who directed Buying Time?+
Buying Time was directed by Mitchell Gabourie.
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