Movie

On Borrowed Time

“The Great Broadway Stage Hit Reaches The Screen”

★ 7.6(30)19391h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Harold S. Bucquet
Release date: 1939-07-07
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

On Borrowed Time — trailer

About On Borrowed Time

On Borrowed Time is a 1939 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Harold S. Bucquet, starring Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke and Beulah Bondi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch On Borrowed Time in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Young Pud is orphaned and left in the care of his aged grandparents. The boy and his grandfather are inseparable. Gramps is concerned for Pud's future and wary of a scheming relative who seeks custody of the child. One day Mr. Brink, an agent of Death, arrives to take Gramps "to the land where the woodbine twineth." Through a bit of trickery, Gramps confines Mr. Brink, and thus Death, to the branches of a large apple tree, giving Gramps extra time to resolve issues about Pud's future.

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Julian Northrup aka Gramps

Cedric Hardwicke

Mr. Brink

Beulah Bondi

Nellie Northrup aka Granny

Una Merkel

Marcia Giles

Bobs Watson

Pud Northrup

Nat Pendleton

Mr. Grimes

Henry Travers

Dr. Evans

Grant Mitchell

Mr. Pilbeam

Eily Malyon

Demetria Riffle

James Burke

Sheriff Burlingame

Charles Waldron

Reverend Murdock

Ian Wolfe

Charles Wentworth

Themes & keywords

small townbased on novel or bookgrandparent grandchild relationshiptreewishgrandfatherauntgrandparentsloveinheritancegrim reaperorphanhousekeepertrappeddeath

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch On Borrowed Time in Italy?+

On Borrowed Time is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is On Borrowed Time on Netflix?+

On Borrowed Time is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is On Borrowed Time?+

On Borrowed Time has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in On Borrowed Time?+

On Borrowed Time stars Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke, Beulah Bondi, Una Merkel and Bobs Watson.

When did On Borrowed Time come out?+

On Borrowed Time is a 1939 movie directed by Harold S. Bucquet.

What genre is On Borrowed Time?+

On Borrowed Time is Comedy, Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed On Borrowed Time?+

On Borrowed Time was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.