Porky's (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1981, Porky's is a comedy film directed by Bob Clark, running about 94 minutes. “Keep an eye out for the funniest movie about growing up ever made!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1954, a group of Florida high schoolers seek out to lose their virginity which leads them to seek revenge on a sleazy nightclub owner and his redneck sheriff brother for harassing them.
Who’s in it. Porky's stars Dan Monahan as Pee Wee, Mark Herrier as Billy, Wyatt Knight as Tommy and Cyril O'Reilly as Tim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Porky's has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $125.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Porky's page.
If you liked it. Fans of Porky's tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Porky's (1981)?
- In CA, Porky's is available to stream on Crave Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Porky's worth watching?
- Porky's holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Porky's?
- Porky's stars Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier, Wyatt Knight, Cyril O'Reilly and Kaki Hunter.
- When was Porky's released?
- Porky's was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.