Malcolm

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Malcolm

PG-13

1986

1h 30m

Comedy

Drama

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Malcolm Hughes (Colin Friels) is a shy, reclusive and brilliant inventor who loses his job and then takes in two new roommates, Judith (Lindy Davies) and Frank (John Hargreaves), to help pay the rent. His life is changed with the discovery that his new roommates happen to live a criminal lifestyle, and Malcolm's inventive nature helps his new friends plan and execute an elaborate bank heist. Their newfound adventure is about to lead to an unlikely and heartwarming friendship.

Jason Best

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An irresistibly charming film - imagine an Ealing comedy transported to the suburbs of Melbourne and you'll have a pretty good idea of what's in store.

Sep 7, 2013

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 12, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Feb 21, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Oct 17, 2003

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Finn H

One of my all time favourites, that fact that it was filmed around the area I grew certainly contributes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Peter W

Overall, this is truly a fun film with pleasing elements of both charm and creativity. As an Australian film, I can understand why so many people love it, and I'm surprised at how well this film still holds up. The performance of Colin Friels as Malcolm is brilliant and unforgettable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/10/23

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andy b

Clever film. A few twists

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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laura s

Still a delight almost 4 decades after it was made. An Aussie classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

great film. Very funny and does not try to hard. Very original too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Pretty unbelievable to present day.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Nadia Tass

Director

Colin Friels

Malcolm Hughes

John Hargreaves

Frank Baker

Lindy Davies

Judith

Chris Haywood

Willy

Bud Tingwell

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Synopsis

Malcolm Hughes (Colin Friels) is a shy, reclusive and brilliant inventor who loses his job and then takes in two new roommates, Judith (Lindy Davies) and Frank (John Hargreaves), to help pay the rent. His life is changed with the discovery that his new roommates happen to live a criminal lifestyle, and Malcolm's inventive nature helps his new friends plan and execute an elaborate bank heist. Their newfound adventure is about to lead to an unlikely and heartwarming friendship.

Director: Nadia Tass
Producer: Nadia Tass, David Parker
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 30m