Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- playful
- elegant
- date night
- costume drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and stylish period romance with appealing performances and a light, familiar courtship formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Julia recruits Selina to help retaliate against Mr. Malcolm after discovering his demanding marital list.
The principal interracial ensemble is integrated into a 19th-century English courtship narrative.
Mr. Malcolm evaluates prospective wives against a detailed list while suitors navigate class and social expectations.
Mr. Malcolm's list functions as the central plot-driving object around which the revenge scheme develops.
Films like Mr. Malcolm's List, and why
Bridgerton
shared regency-era courtship, witty romantic intrigue, and socially observant costume-drama tone
Emma.
shared period romance, matchmaking schemes, class-conscious humor, and ensemble chemistry
The Personal History of David Copperfield
shared manners-driven courtship, revenge plotting, and playful critique of social expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Emma Holly Jones
- Release Date
- 2022-07-01
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (118)
Cast
- Freida Pinto
- Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
- Zawe Ashton
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen
- Theo James
- Ashley Park
- Danielle Ryan
- Dawn Bradfield
- Naoko Mori
- Gerry O'Brien
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mr. Malcolm's List about?
- A rejected woman recruits her friend to outmaneuver a wealthy bachelor whose exacting marriage list makes him the target of a fashionable revenge scheme.
- What is Mr. Malcolm's List like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. Malcolm's List as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mr. Malcolm's List violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mr. Malcolm's List.
- What did critics think of Mr. Malcolm's List?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and stylish period romance with appealing performances and a light, familiar courtship formula.
- Which films are like Mr. Malcolm's List?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridgerton, Emma., and The Personal History of David Copperfield.
- How long is Mr. Malcolm's List?
- Mr. Malcolm's List runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. Malcolm's List?
- In United States, Mr. Malcolm's List streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
