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On Borrowed Time

On Borrowed Time

1939
Comedy, Drama
1h 39m
Young Pud is orphaned and left in the care of his aged grandparents. The boy and his old grandfather become inseparable friends. But Gramps is concerned for his grandson's future and wary of a scheming relative who seeks Pud's custody. 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 top of an old apple tree, giving Gramps extra time to resolve issues about Pud's future (imdb)
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On Borrowed Time

1939
Comedy, Drama
1h 39m
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Avg Percentile 66.77% from 29 total ratings

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Rated 17 Feb 2015
60
27th
Interesting and somewhat strange film about death and the bond between a boy and his grandfather. The story leaves something to be desired but great performances all around. Recommend *not* reading the summary, which is full of spoilers.
Rated 21 May 2015
80
99th
This is such a wonderful film! Quirky and childlike, yet with so much soul. The whole set-up is so simple and charming, even a little supernatural. Touches a nerve. Lionel Barrymore rules his back-lot! Eily Malyon is the perfectly wretched aunt. An impressive performance from 8 year old Bobs Watson as well. On Borrowed Time (1939) is a surprisingly somber story, very unlike what Hollywood usually produces. MGM saw it as prestige literature and in my view did a eminent job.
Rated 12 Jun 2020
6
55th
Enjoyable and blessed with a delightful cast of star character actors. Malyon is fun as the Wicked Witch of the West-esque Aunt. Possibly the most depressing of Hollywood ‘feel good' movies, however, and the kid can be grating.
Rated 26 May 2022
60
48th
The charming relationship between a boy and his grandfather wears out its welcome as the film slowly runs out of things to say.

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