Mr Malcolm's List
Seen it?2022 | 117 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Emma., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm. Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman...or the perfect hoax.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 108K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emma Holly Jones
- Freida PintoSelina Dalton
- Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùJeremy Malcolm
- Zawe AshtonJulia Thistlewaite
- Oliver Jackson-CohenLord Cassidy
- Theo JamesCaptain Henry Ossory
- Ashley ParkGertie Covington
- Danielle RyanLady Margaret
- Dawn BradfieldMrs. Dalton
- Naoko MoriMrs. Thistlewaite
- Gerry O'BrienMr. Woodbury