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Borrowed Time

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A teenage burglar (Theo Barklem-Biggs) and his elderly, would-be victim (Philip Davis) form an unlikely friendship that leads them both to redemption.

Critics Reviews

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Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard 09/20/2013
3/5
The dialogue is mostly spry, the ending inventive. And Barklem-Biggs, who initially overdoes the feckless cretin routine, grows into his role beautifully. Go to Full Review Mike McCahill Guardian 09/12/2013
2/5
It exudes a certain low-key, pootling charm, but often gets sloppy: who casts Perry Benson as a middle-class snob?. Go to Full Review Martyn Conterio Little White Lies 09/12/2013
1/5
Bishop's debut feature wants to warm the heart and tickle the funny bone, both entirely admirable aims, but doesn't quite cut it as a work of cinema. Go to Full Review Katie Smith-Wong Flick Feast 11/21/2019
3.5/5
With its likability overshadowing the dark side of UK urban drama, Borrowed Time is a refreshing change. Go to Full Review Joseph Walsh CineVue 08/23/2018
3/5
Thankfully, Bishop's debut is anything but maudlin. Go to Full Review David Aldridge Radio Times 09/20/2013
3/5
Borrowed Time does have its heart in the right place and you'll happily invest in the likeable lead characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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06/14/2015 A brilliant - albeit interestingly slow - movie to while away to. Hilariously funny in parts and with a superb performance from Philip Davis. Highly recommended. See more 02/25/2014 Interesting fusion of contrasting personalities. It's a nice film in terms of its message but a little grittier in its character and language in achieving this. See more 10/06/2013 Have too say this really was watchable and interesting, the acting was spot on, and such a great script and story, having two total opposites creating a freindship bound brilliant. See more 08/26/2013 What a good little British film, unpretentious and entrancing. Perhaps a bit predictable but still very enjoyable. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jules Bishop

Director

Philip Davis

Philip

Theo Barklem-Biggs

Kevin

Juliet Oldfield

Becky

Warren Brown

Nigel

Hammed Animashaun

Leon

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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenage burglar (Theo Barklem-Biggs) and his elderly, would-be victim (Philip Davis) form an unlikely friendship that leads them both to redemption.
Director
Jules Bishop
Screenwriter
Jules Bishop
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 28m