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Mr. Malcolm’s List (2019): Cast & Ending

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Mr. Malcolm’s List is a 2019 short romantic comedy directed by Emma Holly Jones, starring Sope Dirisu as Mr. Malcolm, Gemma Chan and Freida Pinto. It runs 12 minutes.

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Mr. Malcolm’s List (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
12 min
Director
Emma Holly Jones
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mr. Malcolm’s List About?

The premise of Mr. Malcolm’s List without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

In 1800s England, a young woman finds herself entangled with the charming and wealthy Mr. Malcolm, portrayed by Sope Dirisu. Unbeknownst to her, he operates under a strict list of requirements for a suitable wife. The romantic comedy, written by Suzanne Allain and directed by Emma Holly Jones, follows the unfolding courtship and features Gemma Chan, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Freida Pinto in supporting roles.

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Cast & crew

Mr. Malcolm’s List Cast & Characters

Sope Dirisu leads the cast as Mr. Malcolm, with Gemma Chan as Julia and Freida Pinto as Selina. Directed by Emma Holly Jones; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Emma Holly Jones

More films directed by Emma Holly Jones, best-rated first: Mr. Malcolm's List and Inside the Life of Bella Thorne.

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Plot

Mr. Malcolm’s List Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Mr. Malcolm’s List from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The beautiful Julia Thistlewaite attends the opera with the season’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Jeremy Malcolm. When her attempt to impress him falls flat, she becomes the target of sharp mockery and a caricature that spreads through society. Desperate to understand what rubbed him the wrong way, she enlists her cousin, the Lord Cassidy, a flippant and unreliable figure, to uncover the truth. The scoop slips out, and Julia is instantly offended, setting in motion a tangled scheme that will pull Selina Dalton into the center of a revenge plot.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr. Malcolm’s List, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Videos

Mr. Malcolm’s List Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mr. Malcolm’s List.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr. Malcolm’s List?

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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Who is the most eligible bachelor that Julia attends the opera with?

Details

Mr. Malcolm’s List Also Known As

Also known as “Mr. Malcolm's List (Overture)”.

Also known as
  • Mr. Malcolm's List (Overture)

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FAQ

Mr. Malcolm’s List FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mr. Malcolm’s List, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Malcolm’s List?

Mr. Malcolm’s List runs 12 minutes.

When was Mr. Malcolm’s List released?

Mr. Malcolm’s List was released on February 23, 2019.

Who directed Mr. Malcolm’s List?

Mr. Malcolm’s List was directed by Emma Holly Jones.

More films by Emma Holly Jones

Who is in the cast of Mr. Malcolm’s List?

Mr. Malcolm’s List stars Sope Dirisu as Mr. Malcolm, Gemma Chan as Julia and Freida Pinto as Selina, among 9 credited actors.

Does Mr. Malcolm’s List have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Malcolm’s List has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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