On Borrowed Time (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1989, On Borrowed Time is a drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. A determined single parent, she manages to raise a child while remaining successful in her career as an advertising executive. Everything in her life seems to go well until she is diagnosed with a terminal disease. For her son’s sake, and without revealing her condition, she is forced to resolve her most important life relations: rekindling first her connections with her parents, and then with the very man who fathered her son.
Who’s in it. On Borrowed Time stars Vilma Santos as Juliet Espiritu, Gabby Concepcion as Manuel Domingo, Zsa Zsa Padilla as Lydia and Eric Quizon as Ariel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, On Borrowed Time sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Borrowed Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Borrowed Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Borrowed Time (1989)?
- In US, On Borrowed Time is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On Borrowed Time worth watching?
- On Borrowed Time holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On Borrowed Time?
- On Borrowed Time stars Vilma Santos, Gabby Concepcion, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Eric Quizon and Billy Crawford.
- When was On Borrowed Time released?
- On Borrowed Time was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.