Buying Time (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1989, Buying Time is a thriller film directed by Mitchell Gabourie, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Written and directed by Mitchell Gabourie in 1989. this action movie delves into the world of horse racing, where cunning crooks can win a fortune in an instant. Coerced by the cops into going undercover, two streetwise kids pose as employees at a retirement home and uncover a lucrative and highly sophisticated criminal operation, which they boldly attempt to take down with the help of a detective (Dean Stockwell).
Who’s in it. Buying Time stars Jeff Schultz as Jabber, Page Fletcher as Curtis, Dean Stockwell as Detective Novak and Laura Cruikshank as Jessica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Buying Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buying Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buying Time tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buying Time (1989)?
- In US, Buying Time is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buying Time worth watching?
- Buying Time holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buying Time?
- Buying Time stars Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher, Dean Stockwell, Laura Cruikshank and Thick Wilson.
- When was Buying Time released?
- Buying Time was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.