Movie

Malcolm

“A comedy of hopes and schemes.”

★ 6.5(45)19861h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Nadia Tass
Release date: 1986-07-20
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Box office: $2,459,000
Budget: $640,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Film Victoria

Malcolm — trailer

About Malcolm

Malcolm is a 1986 movie in the Action, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Nadia Tass, starring Colin Friels, Lindy Davies and Chris Haywood. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Malcolm in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Malcolm is a chronically shy mechanical genius, who has just been fired for building his own tram. He gets Frank, who has just been released from jail, to move in to help pay the bills. With Frank's help, Malcolm turns to a life of crime.

Cast

Colin Friels

Malcolm Hughes

Lindy Davies

Judith

Chris Haywood

Willy

John Hargreaves

Frank Baker

Beverley Phillips

Mrs. T

Judith Stratford

Jenny

Heather Mitchell

Barmaid

Charles Tingwell

Tramways supervisor

Tony Mahood

Tram Conductor

David Letch

Restaurant Hoon #2

David Lander

Restaurant Hoon #1

Mike Bishop

Armed Guard

Themes & keywords

australiageniusremote controlmelbourne, australiaunemploymentwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Malcolm in Canada?+

Malcolm is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Malcolm on Netflix?+

Malcolm is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Malcolm?+

Malcolm has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Malcolm?+

Malcolm stars Colin Friels, Lindy Davies, Chris Haywood, John Hargreaves and Beverley Phillips.

When did Malcolm come out?+

Malcolm is a 1986 movie directed by Nadia Tass.

What genre is Malcolm?+

Malcolm is Action, Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Malcolm?+

Malcolm was directed by Nadia Tass.