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On Borrowed Time

1939Movie1 h 39 minNR

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Harold S. Bucquet
Written by
Alice D.G. Miller, Claudine West, Lawrence Edward Watkin
Produced by
Sidney Franklin
Music by
Franz Waxman

Everyone

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Facts

July 7, 1939 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
July 7, 1939
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream On Borrowed Time?"

Questions about On Borrowed Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On Borrowed Time?

In the United States, you can rent or buy On Borrowed Time from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is On Borrowed Time worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7).

Is On Borrowed Time okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will On Borrowed Time make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.