The Malcolm in the Middle Movie

 is a 2003 American family comedy film based on the FOX sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, written & co-executive produced by creator and directed by. The film, taking place in-between seasons 4 and 5 of the TV series, focuses on Malcolm trying to make the best of his older brother Francis' visit to his hometown. The film was shot in the region in,.  was released on July 1, 2003 by. It was a critical & commercial success, grossing US$90.2 million againt it's US$35 million budget.

Production
Principal photography took place in the region of,  in 2002. Backlots were set up at Disneyland Australia Resort in and  in  to recreate exteriors from the TV series. Interior filming was done at. Scenes at Malcolm's school were filmed at and, while scenes at Francis' military school in Alabama were filmed at. Additional filming was done in.