diff --git a/video_decoder.py b/video_decoder.py
index 9333a41..d36f305 100644
--- a/video_decoder.py
+++ b/video_decoder.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ class VideoDecoder(PyOperator):
 
         time_index = start_time
         for frame in frame_iter:
-            if time_index >= self._end_time:
+            if time_index >= end_time:
                 break
             
             if frame.time >= time_index: