Where to watch Porridge(1979)
In the United States, you can watch Porridge for free on Darkroom.
Where to stream Porridge
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Porridge plot summary
Fletcher's inside story - even funnier as a film
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 12, 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Directed by
- Dick Clement
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 40 votes
Cast
Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley Fletcher
Richard BeckinsaleLennie Godber
Fulton MackayMr. Mackay
Brian WildeMr. Barrowclough
Peter VaughanGrouty
Julian HollowayMr. Bainbridge
Geoffrey BayldonGovernor Treadaway
Christopher GodwinMr. Beal
Barrie RutterOakes
Daniel PeacockRudge
FAQ
Where can I watch Porridge?
In the United States, you can watch Porridge for free on Darkroom.
How long is Porridge?
Porridge runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
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