On Borrowed Time
1939, English. Directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
The Great Broadway Stage Hit Reaches The Screen
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreJulian Northrup aka Gramps
- Cedric HardwickeMr. Brink
- Beulah BondiNellie Northrup aka Granny
- Una MerkelMarcia Giles
- Bobs WatsonPud Northrup
- Nat PendletonMr. Grimes
- Henry TraversDr. Evans
- Grant MitchellMr. Pilbeam
- Eily MalyonDemetria Riffle
- James BurkeSheriff Burlingame
- Charles WaldronReverend Murdock
- Ian WolfeCharles Wentworth
Details
- Released
- 7 July 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Claudine West, Frank O'Neill, Alice D.G. Miller
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What On Borrowed Time is based on
On Borrowed Time is adapted from a novel.
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On Borrowed Time runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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On Borrowed Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On Borrowed Time is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On Borrowed Time on?
On Borrowed Time isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Borrowed Time?
If you liked On Borrowed Time, try Babe, Twitches, Nanny McPhee.
Who directed On Borrowed Time?
On Borrowed Time (1939) was directed by Harold S. Bucquet and stars Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke, Beulah Bondi.
What is On Borrowed Time based on?
On Borrowed Time is adapted from a novel.