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Malcolm

1986Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–84%

A tense, fast-paced action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Story

A comedy of hopes and schemes.

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.

Feels like

  • Australian Crime Comedy
  • Eccentric Underdog
  • DIY Contraptions
  • Melancholy Humor
  • Class Commentary
  • Small-Time Heist
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Physical Comedy

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Nadia Tass
Written by
David Parker
Produced by
Nadia Tass, David Parker
Music by
Simon Jeffes

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Facts

July 20, 1986 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
July 20, 1986
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$640,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Polly Wants a Microphone, Basement Dweller, Tropical Epilogue +9

  • Polly Wants a Microphone
  • Basement Dweller
  • Tropical Epilogue
  • Fruit Cart
  • Shovel Strike
  • Bad Humor Truck
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Awkward Stoplight Moment
  • Rube Goldberg Device
  • Getaway Driver
  • Tap on the Head
  • Cool Car

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Malcolm?"

Questions about Malcolm

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Where can I stream Malcolm?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Malcolm is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Malcolm worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Malcolm okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Malcolm make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).