
On Time
1987, English. Directed by Ari Taub.
"On Time. Let them know who is the boss. On Time. Albatross."
Through the streets and boroughs of New York, Jimmy, a bicycle messenger from the Albatross Courier Company is out to deliver a package "on time". Braving the perilous city streets there's nothing Jimmy can't handle...or is there? This 1987 comedy classic short shown worldwide marked the debut of Director/Screenwriter Ari Taub and captured the spirit of low-budget filmmaking in New York City.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 March 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ari Taub
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On Time isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
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If you liked On Time, try Otherhood, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Airborne.
Who directed On Time?
On Time (1987) was directed by Ari Taub and stars Hy Anzell, Robert Bland, Tony Didio Jr..