Porridge (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Porridge is a comedy film directed by Dominic Brigstocke, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Sequel to the classic sitcom set 40 years on from the original series. Nigel Norman Fletcher, grandson of Norman Stanley Fletcher, is sentenced to 5 years in prison for cyber-crimes and gets into more trouble once inside.
Who’s in it. Porridge stars Kevin Bishop as Nigel Norman Fletcher, Dave Hill as Joe Lotterby, Mark Bonnar as Officer Meekie and Dominic Coleman as Officer Braithwaite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Porridge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Porridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Porridge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Porridge (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Porridge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Porridge worth watching?
- Porridge holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Porridge?
- Porridge stars Kevin Bishop, Dave Hill, Mark Bonnar, Dominic Coleman and Ralph Ineson.
- When was Porridge released?
- Porridge was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.