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Mr Malcolm's List

2022Movie1 h 57 minPG

ComedyRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic656.1Rotten Tomatoes83%67%

A romantic, wholesome romance movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Seeking true love. Conditionally.

When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm. Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman...or the perfect hoax.

Feels like

  • Regency Romance
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Historical Fiction
  • Social Satire
  • Mistaken Identity
  • British Aristocracy
  • Lighthearted
  • Witty Dialogue

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Emma Holly Jones
Written by
Suzanne Allaine
Produced by
Laura Rister, Emma Holly Jones, Laura Lewis
Music by
Amelia Warner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 1, 2022 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
July 1, 2022
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
91 countries

Tropes

First-Name Basis, Abhorrent Admirer, The Ditz +9

  • First-Name Basis
  • Abhorrent Admirer
  • The Ditz
  • Interrupted Declaration of Love
  • Oblivious to Love
  • Pair the Spares
  • Black Viking
  • Colorblind Casting
  • Heel Realization
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Relationship Sabotage
  • Uptown Girl

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr Malcolm's List?"

Questions about Mr Malcolm's List

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr Malcolm's List?

NetflixKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexWonder Project

In the United States, Mr Malcolm's List streams on Netflix and Wonder Project, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Mr Malcolm's List worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Mr Malcolm's List okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Mr Malcolm's List good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Mr Malcolm's List make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

What tropes does Mr Malcolm's List use?

First-Name BasisAbhorrent AdmirerThe DitzInterrupted Declaration of LoveOblivious to LovePair the SparesBlack VikingColorblind CastingHeel Realization"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueRelationship SabotageUptown Girland 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including First-Name Basis, Abhorrent Admirer, and The Ditz.