

On Borrowed Time
The Great Broadway Stage Hit Reaches The Screen
7.6(31)19391h 39m1
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.
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7.6/10
31 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- English
- small town
- based on novel or book
- grandparent grandchild relationship
- tree
- wish
- grandfather
- aunt
- grandparents
- love
- inheritance
- grim reaper
- orphan
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Where to watch
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Release dates
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- TheatricalNR7 Jul 1939
Frequently asked questions
- When was On Borrowed Time released?
- On Borrowed Time was released on 7 July 1939.
- Where can I watch On Borrowed Time online?
- On Borrowed Time is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for On Borrowed Time?
- No verified Hindi trailer for On Borrowed Time is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of On Borrowed Time?
- On Borrowed Time holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 31 votes.
- Who directed On Borrowed Time?
- On Borrowed Time (1939) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
- How long is On Borrowed Time?
- On Borrowed Time runs for 1h 39m.











