If you are using a digital file, you can often find community-uploaded

Finding subtitles for older independent films can sometimes be a challenge. You can typically find subtitle files (usually in format) on the following reputable community-driven sites:

Open the video, go to the top menu, select View , and click VLsub . It will automatically search OpenSubtitles for a matching track.

That was my experience this past weekend with the 2009 New Zealand gem,