Mr. Reliable
1996, English. Directed by Nadia Tass.
An unbelievable true story about a home-style siege and a BBQ between friends.
All Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia, wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. Unfortunately when two police officers come around to disturb this, a misunderstanding quickly becomes out of control, resulting Wally, Beryl and her child being trapped in their house, surrounded by armed police under the impression that Wally is holding everyone hostage. Events quickly spiral into a media circus as, through the siege, Wally - inadvertently - manages to become a symbol for the anti-war movement.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Nadia TassDirector
- Colin FrielsWally Mellish
- Jacqueline McKenzieBeryl Muddle
- Paul SonkkilaCommissioner Normal Allen
- Frank GallacherDon Ferguson
- Lisa HensleyPenny Wilberforce
- Aaron BlabeyBruce Morrison
- Geoff MorrellSergeant Campbell
- Neil FitzpatrickReverend Clive Paton
- Kenneth RadleyMr. Morgan
- Graham RouseFred
- Elaine CusickMrs. McIntyre
- Jonathan HardyReverend McIntyre
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1996
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Terry Hayes, Don Catchlove
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Mr. Reliable runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Mr. Reliable is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Reliable on?
Mr. Reliable isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Reliable?
If you liked Mr. Reliable, try Married to the Mob, Ca$h, Two Hands.
Who directed Mr. Reliable?
Mr. Reliable (1996) was directed by Nadia Tass and stars Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Paul Sonkkila.