Dead on Time (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Dead on Time is a comedy film directed by Lyndall Hobbs, running about 33 minutes.
What it’s about. Bernard Fripp is told by his doctor that he has only 30 minutes left to live. This sets Bernard bumbling off on a mission to live his final minutes to the fullest.
Who’s in it. Dead on Time stars Rowan Atkinson as Bernard Fripp, Nigel Hawthorne as Doctor, Jim Broadbent as Priest and Rupert Everett as Bank Customer/Blind Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dead on Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead on Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead on Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead on Time (1983)?
- In US, Dead on Time is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead on Time worth watching?
- Dead on Time holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead on Time?
- Dead on Time stars Rowan Atkinson, Nigel Hawthorne, Jim Broadbent, Rupert Everett and Greta Scacchi.
- When was Dead on Time released?
- Dead on Time was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.