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Malcolm

1986 · Movie · PG-13 · 86 min

★ 7.2(46)unSUB Rating

ActionComedyCrime

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.

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Details
Years
1986
Release date
1986-07-20
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
86 min
TMDB rating (input)
6.6/10 (46 votes)

Themes

  • australia
  • genius
  • remote control
  • melbourne, australia
  • unemployment
  • woman director

Awards & recognition

  • AACTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1986
  • AACTA Award — Best Sound · 1986
  • AACTA Award — Best Film · 1986
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1986
  • AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 1986
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  • AACTA Award — Best Editing · 1986
  • AACTA Award — Best Direction · 1986
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1986
  • AACTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1986 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1986 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Film · 1986 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Direction · 1986 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Editing · 1986 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Sound · 1986 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 1986 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1986 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Nadia Tass