Question 1

What age is Malcolm appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Malcolm (1986) best from about age 12. Malcolm, a shy mechanical genius, teams up with an ex-con to pull off daring heists using his inventive gadgets. This Australian action-comedy explores an unlikely friendship and a unique take on crime.

Question 2

What is Malcolm rated?

Accepted Answer

Malcolm (1986) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Malcolm?

Accepted Answer

Some comedic criminal acts; Mild adult themes. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Malcolm?

Accepted Answer

Ingenuity and problem-solving; Unlikely friendships; Resourcefulness.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Malcolm?

Accepted Answer

The ethics of using unique talents for illegal activities; How different people influence our choices; The consequences of breaking the law.

Question 6

Where can I watch Malcolm?

Accepted Answer

Malcolm (1986) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, ABC iview. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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