Malcolm
A comedy of hopes and schemes.
1986 • 86 min • Action · Comedy · Crime
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 66 Audience · 49 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some comedic criminal acts
- Mild adult themes
What it models well
- Ingenuity and problem-solving
- Unlikely friendships
- Resourcefulness
Talk about it after
- The ethics of using unique talents for illegal activities
- How different people influence our choices
- The consequences of breaking the law
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Nadia Tass • Crew: David Parker
Trailers & clips
MALCOLM Original Trailer [1986]
Malcolm (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]
Malcolm (1986) HD Official Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.6/10 (49)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $640,000
- Box office
- $2,459,000
- IMDb
- tt0091464
- Official site
- www.cascadefilms.com.au
