


Porridge at a glance
Porridge is a 1979 comedy and crime film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1979-08-12
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Director
- Dick Clement
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 41 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmTimes are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.
Cast
14 names
Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley Fletcher
Richard BeckinsaleLennie Godber
Fulton MackayMr. Mackay
Brian WildeMr. Barrowclough
Peter VaughanGrouty
Julian HollowayMr. Bainbridge
Geoffrey BayldonGovernor Treadaway
Christopher GodwinMr. Beal
Barrie RutterOakes
Daniel PeacockRudge
Sam KellyWarren
Ken JonesIves
Philip LockeBanyard
Gorden KayeDinesQuestions about Porridge
Quick answersWhere can I watch Porridge in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Porridge is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Porridge suitable for children?
Porridge is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Porridge on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Porridge about?
Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.
How long is Porridge?
Porridge runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Porridge trailer?
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