Porridge (1979) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Porridge is a comédie and policier film directed by Dick Clement, running about 93 minutes. “Fletcher's inside story - even funnier as a film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Porridge stars Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber, Fulton Mackay as Mackay and Brian Wilde as Barrowclough, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Porridge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. 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, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Porridge (1979)?
- In Royaume-Uni, Porridge is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Porridge worth watching?
- Porridge holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Porridge?
- Porridge stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde and Peter Vaughan.
- When was Porridge released?
- Porridge was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.