Though it is not explicitly stated in the film, Malcolm most likely has Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism sometime labelled 'High Functioning Autism'. People with Asperger's have many of the traits depicted by Malcolm - an obsession with a narrow field of interest (in Malcom's case the Melbourne tram network), the need to follow a routine, an odd gait, poor social skills and the inability to pick up on social hints (e.g. that his neighbour is attracted to him, or that people are bored by his pub monologue about trams). People with the syndrome are typically of average or above-average intelligence, sometime highly so in their field of interest, but often struggle to make friends or hold down a job due to their difficulties with social interaction.
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- How long is Malcolm?1 hour and 25 minutes
- When was Malcolm released?November 5, 1986
- What is the IMDb rating of Malcolm?7.1 out of 10
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- What is the plot of Malcolm?A socially awkward and mechanically gifted man becomes involved in a quirky and unconventional crime.
- What was the budget for Malcolm?1 million
- How much did Malcolm earn at the US box office?$544,000
- What is Malcolm rated?PG-13
- What genre is Malcolm?Comedy, Crime, and Sci-Fi
- How many awards has Malcolm won?9 awards
- How many awards has Malcolm been nominated for?9 nominations
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