Calling Dr. Porky (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Calling Dr. Porky is an animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A dog thinks he is being chased by small pink elephants, and goes to the hospital. While Porky is working on medication, the pink elephants find him and cause havoc. Porky finally gives him some medication, that only works temporarily, but then sees them again. He rushes back in and is once again ill.
Who’s in it. Calling Dr. Porky stars Mel Blanc as Porky Pig (voice) and Sara Berner as Various (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Calling Dr. 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 Calling Dr. Porky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Calling Dr. 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 Calling Dr. Porky (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Calling Dr. Porky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Calling Dr. Porky worth watching?
- Calling Dr. Porky holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Calling Dr. Porky?
- Calling Dr. Porky stars Mel Blanc and Sara Berner.
- When was Calling Dr. Porky released?
- Calling Dr. Porky was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.