Malice (1994)

6.5R102 minDirector: Harold Becker

1993 film directed by Harold Becker

Malice is a 1993 crime thriller film produced and directed by Harold Becker, and written by Aaron Sorkin and Scott Frank, from a story by Jonas McCord. It stars Nicole Kidman and Bill Pullman as a newlywed couple whose lives are upturned after they rent part of their home to a cavalier surgeon played by Alec Baldwin. The cast also features Anne Bancroft, George C. Scott, Bebe Neuwirth, Peter Gallagher, and Tobin Bell. The film is an international co-production between the United States and Canada.

Malice was released by Columbia Pictures on October 1, 1993. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office success, grossing $61 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million. It proved successful in the video rental market, becoming one of the top 20 rented films in the United States for 1994.

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FAQ

What is Malice about?
Malice (1994) — A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches children, Andy's a college professor. Things are never the same after she is taken to hospital and operated upon by Jed, a "know it all" doctor.
Is Malice based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Malice scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.