Malcolm (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1986, Malcolm is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Nadia Tass, running about 90 minutes. “A comedy of hopes and schemes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 and, with Frank's help, Malcom turns to a life of crime.
Who’s in it. Malcolm stars Colin Friels as Malcolm Hughes, Lindy Davies as Judith, Chris Haywood as Willy and John Hargreaves as Frank Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Malcolm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malcolm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malcolm tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malcolm (1986)?
- In AU, Malcolm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malcolm worth watching?
- Malcolm holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malcolm?
- Malcolm stars Colin Friels, Lindy Davies, Chris Haywood, John Hargreaves and Beverley Phillips.
- When was Malcolm released?
- Malcolm was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.