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Malice (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Malice is a 1993 mystery thriller directed by Harold Becker, starring Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman and Bill Pullman. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $46.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$46.4M
Metascore
52
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Malice (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Harold Becker
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Malice About?

The premise of Malice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seeking to repair his marriage and restore his sense of self, a man asks a friend to help him conceive a child. This unusual arrangement, however, sets off a dangerous series of events, revealing hidden truths and escalating tensions. As the situation spirals out of control, a web of deceit and chaos unfolds, testing the limits of loyalty and exposing the fragility of relationships.

Malice Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female rear nudity
  • surgeon
  • neo noir
  • femme fatale
  • serial killer
  • man on top
  • exhibitionism
  • voyeur
  • implied fellatio
  • overhearing sex
  • male sterility
  • breaking and entering
+38 more
  • fall from balcony
  • female police inspector
  • semen sample
  • woman on top sex
  • latex gloves
  • affair
  • cheating wife
  • wife cheats on her husband
  • college
  • god complex
  • double life
  • murder investigation
  • female to male footsie playing
  • male nudity
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • insurance scam
  • cuckold
  • husband wife relationship
  • female topless nudity
  • female stockinged foot
  • medical profession
  • sperm sample
  • deception
  • good versus evil
  • wanting to have a child
  • man undresses
  • boxer shorts
  • walking on a beach
  • light bulb
  • teacher marries student
  • serial rapist
  • offscreen rape
  • next door neighbor
  • womanizer
  • hairy chested male
  • cliffside home
  • marital infidelity
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Cast & crew

Malice Cast

Alec Baldwin leads the cast, with Nicole Kidman and Bill Pullman. Directed by Harold Becker; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Harold Becker

More films directed by Harold Becker, best-rated first: City Hall, Vision Quest, Taps and The Onion Field.

Full filmography
Ratings

Malice Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Malice 52 on Metacritic.

Plot

Malice Plot Summary

What happens in Malice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A young college coed sets off for home after a day at school, pedaling her bike with anticipation. Once she arrives, she lovingly calls out to her cat, eager to share a meal together. However, she quickly notices her feline friend cowering under a table, emitting a low growl. Just as she approaches to comfort the trembling creature, an unknown assailant emerges from the shadows, launching a brutal attack on her.

Full summary

The whole story of Malice, scene by scene

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Box office

Malice Box Office

Malice grossed $46.4 million worldwide.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$46.4M

US & Canada
$46.4M
Videos

Malice Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Malice.

Malice Trailer 1993
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Malice?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Malice

23 cars on screen, including the 1977 Toyota Corona Wagon and the Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

All 23 cars
  • 1977 Toyota Corona Wagon in Malice 1977 Toyota Corona Wagon Important role
  • Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Malice Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Malice 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
  • Land-Rover Range Rover Series I in Malice Land-Rover Range Rover Series I Minor role
Details

Malice Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Готова на все” and “Skenet bedrar”.

Also known as
  • Готова на все
  • Skenet bedrar
  • Δεσμοί Διαστροφής
  • Fausse Piste
  • Daños corporales
  • Malice - Eine Intrige
  • Malice - Il sospetto
  • Malicia
  • V moci posedlosti
  • Bűvölet
  • Malícia
  • בכוונת זדון
+9 more
  • 맬리스
  • Готова на всё
  • Polinkis daryti blogą
  • 体热边缘, მალისა
  • Pełnia zła
  • Petos mielessä
  • 體熱邊緣
  • Здатна на все
  • Zloba

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FAQ

Malice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Malice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Malice?

Malice runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Malice released?

Malice was released on October 1, 1993.

Who directed Malice?

Malice was directed by Harold Becker.

More films by Harold Becker

Who is in the cast of Malice?

Malice stars Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman and Bill Pullman, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Malice make at the box office?

Malice grossed $46.4 million worldwide.

How is Malice rated?

Malice has 52 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Malice have a post-credit scene?

No. Malice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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