Borrowed Time (2015): Cast & Plot
Borrowed Time is a 2015 short animated western directed by Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj, starring Steve Purcell, Nick Pitera and Greg Dykstra. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Directors
- Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Quorum Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Borrowed Time About?
The premise of Borrowed Time without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned sheriff is forced to confront a tragic accident from his past when he returns to the scene. As he moves forward, long-suppressed memories resurface, forcing him to reckon with his past mistakes. He must find the courage to face his demons and find a path toward healing and moving on.
Borrowed Time Cast
Steve Purcell leads the cast, with Nick Pitera and Greg Dykstra. Directed by Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj.
- Co-director Andrew Coats
- Co-director Lou Hamou-Lhadj
Borrowed Time Plot Summary
What happens in Borrowed Time from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Old West, a sheriff Steve Purcell and his young son Nick Pitera ride a dusty wagon trail, their silhouettes carved against a horizon that promises both danger and possibility. The sheriff places a small, timeless trust between them by passing down his own pocket watch and his hat, a ritual of protection and luck that anchors their bond as they press forward through heat, wind, and the quiet weight of responsibility. The road is long, and the pair move with a measured patience that hints at stories carried in their silence.
Full summary
The whole story of Borrowed Time, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Borrowed Time?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What item did the father pass down to his son at the beginning of the story?
Borrowed Time Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Время взаймы” and “借来的时间”.
- Also known as
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- Время взаймы
- 借来的时间
- Tiempo prestado
- 바로드 타임
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Borrowed Time FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Borrowed Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Borrowed Time?
Borrowed Time runs 7 minutes.
When was Borrowed Time released?
Borrowed Time was released on October 31, 2015.
Who directed Borrowed Time?
Borrowed Time was directed by Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj.
More films by Andrew Coats Who is in the cast of Borrowed Time?
Borrowed Time stars Steve Purcell, Nick Pitera and Greg Dykstra.
Does Borrowed Time have a post-credit scene?
No. Borrowed Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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