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Malaya

1949·Movie
1h 38min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–46%
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–46%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When you kiss a girl in Malaya...keep your eyes wide open and a gun in your hand!

Soon after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, cynical former newspaper correspondent John Royer devises a scheme with his old editor and government agents to return to the Far East and smuggle out a vast amount of rubber for the war effort. Demanding the freedom and company of his ex-friend, Carnahan, whom he betrayed in an exposé years earlier, Royer sails off into the hands of the Japanese with a motley crew, gold, and the promise of covert government aid.
World War II ActionSmuggling OperationHistorical AdventureSuspenseful IntrigueSoutheast Asia SettingUndercover MissionMale BondingMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Thorpe, Bert Glazer, Bill Shanks
Written by:
Frank Fenton, Manchester Boddy
Produced by:
Edwin H. Knopf, Sergei Petschnikoff
Composed by:
Bronislau Kaper

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Malaya

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Malaya legally?

HooplaTCM

Malaya is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Malaya worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Malaya rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Malaya?

1 h 38 min

Malaya runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is Malaya in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Malaya?

5AUCANZROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Malaya in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.