Prehistoric Porky (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1940, Prehistoric Porky is an animation film directed by Robert Clampett, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Caveman Porky awakens and plays with his pet Rover, a massive dinosaur. After Rover's playfulness causes a disruption to the prehistoric peace and quiet, Porky's copy of "Expire" magazine arrives in the mail, filled with ads for fashionable new bearskins. Porky decides to go out and get himself a new suit, and sets off with his trusty club.
Who’s in it. Prehistoric Porky stars Sara Berner as Triceratops (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as Porky Pig / Prehistoric Black Panther / Rover / Vulture / Tyrannosaurus Rex / Singing Bird (voice) (uncredited), Thurl Ravenscroft as Lizard Singer (voice) (uncredited) and Kent Rogers as Ned Sparks Vulture (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Prehistoric Porky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prehistoric Porky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prehistoric Porky tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prehistoric Porky (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prehistoric Porky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prehistoric Porky worth watching?
- Prehistoric Porky holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prehistoric Porky?
- Prehistoric Porky stars Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Thurl Ravenscroft, Kent Rogers and The Sportsmen Quartet.
- When was Prehistoric Porky released?
- Prehistoric Porky was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.