Mr Reliable (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Mr Reliable is a comedy film directed by Nadia Tass, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. All Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia, wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. Unfortunately when two police officers come around to disturb this, a misunderstanding quickly becomes out of control, resulting Wally, Beryl and her child being trapped in their house, surrounded by armed police under the impression that Wally is holding everyone hostage. Events quickly spiral into a media circus as, through the siege, Wally - inadvertently - manages to become a symbol for the anti-war movement.
Who’s in it. Mr Reliable stars Colin Friels as Wally Mellish, Jacqueline McKenzie as Beryl Muddle, Paul Sonkkila as Commissioner Normal Allen and Frank Gallacher as Don Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mr Reliable has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr Reliable page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr Reliable tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr Reliable (1996)?
- In AU, Mr Reliable is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr Reliable worth watching?
- Mr Reliable holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr Reliable?
- Mr Reliable stars Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Paul Sonkkila, Frank Gallacher and Lisa Hensley.
- When was Mr Reliable released?
- Mr Reliable was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.