On Borrowed Time
“The Great Broadway Stage Hit Reaches The Screen”
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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
as Julian Northrup aka Gramps
Cedric Hardwicke
as Mr. Brink
Beulah Bondi
as Nellie Northrup aka Granny
Una Merkel
as Marcia Giles
Bobs Watson
as Pud Northrup
Nat Pendleton
as Mr. Grimes
Henry Travers
as Dr. Evans
Grant Mitchell
as Mr. Pilbeam
Eily Malyon
as Demetria Riffle
James Burke
as Sheriff Burlingame
Charles Waldron
as Reverend Murdock
Ian Wolfe
as Charles Wentworth
Phillip Terry
as Bill Lowry
Truman Bradley
as James Northrup
Dorothy Adams
as Florist (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
as Mrs. James Northrup (uncredited)
Sonny Bupp
as Boy in Tree (uncredited)
Hans Conried
as Man in Convertible (uncredited)
Howard Hickman
as Chief Surgeon (uncredited)
Dickie Jones
as Boy in Tree (uncredited)
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Stream On Borrowed Time online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated comedy, drama, and fantasy movie originally produced in English and released in 1939, it's earned a solid 7.6/10 from 30 viewers worldwide.
About On Borrowed Time
“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. Running 99 minutes.
On Borrowed Time Cast and Characters
The cast features Lionel Barrymore (as Julian Northrup aka Gramps), Cedric Hardwicke (as Mr. Brink), Beulah Bondi (as Nellie Northrup aka Granny), Una Merkel (as Marcia Giles), and Bobs Watson (as Pud Northrup). Their performances are a major reason On Borrowed Time has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason On Borrowed Time keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is On Borrowed Time?
On Borrowed Time runs for 99 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is On Borrowed Time good? What's the rating?
On Borrowed Time holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 30 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of On Borrowed Time?
The main cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke, Beulah Bondi, and Una Merkel, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is On Borrowed Time available in English?
Yes — On Borrowed Time was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was On Borrowed Time released?
On Borrowed Time was released in 1939.
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What is On Borrowed Time about?
On Borrowed Time is a Comedy/Drama English-language film. 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.
When was On Borrowed Time released?
On Borrowed Time was released on July 7, 1939. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. The film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Who stars in On Borrowed Time?
On Borrowed Time stars Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke, Beulah Bondi and Una Merkel. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is On Borrowed Time available in HD?
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