Malcolm
“A comedy of hopes and schemes.”
Malcolm is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.
Where to watch Malcolm
🇳🇿 New Zealand
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 6.6/10 from 46 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Malcolm in New Zealand — 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Malcolm in New Zealand?+
In New Zealand, Malcolm is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Malcolm on Netflix?+
Malcolm is not on Netflix in New Zealand 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.
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