On Borrowed Time (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film

Released in 2018, On Borrowed Time is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasir Al-Yasiri, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A feel-good comedy about aging, friendship and new directions, On Borrowed Time is director Yasir Al Yasir’s follow-up to his 2012 film Murk Light, which earned him the Best Short Narrative Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Taking place in and around a Dubai retirement home, the film follows four elderly men who appear to be settling in for the long haul—that is, until one of them receives an unexpected and mammoth inheritance.
Who’s in it. On Borrowed Time stars Sad Al-Faraj as Abu Hasan Al Falaki, Salloum Haddad as General Talaat, Marei Al Halyan as Abu Hamad Albulbul and Layla Abdullah.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Borrowed Time (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Borrowed Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in On Borrowed Time?
- On Borrowed Time stars Sad Al-Faraj, Salloum Haddad, Marei Al Halyan and Layla Abdullah.
- When was On Borrowed Time released?
- On Borrowed Time was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.