Porridge
1979, English. Directed by Dick Clement.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Porridge isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Dick ClementDirector
- 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
- Sam KellyWarren
- Ken JonesIves
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1979
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
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Porridge: quick answers
Is Porridge worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Porridge?
Porridge runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Porridge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Porridge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Porridge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Porridge is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Porridge on?
Porridge isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Porridge?
If you liked Porridge, try Shadow of the Thin Man, The Thursday Murder Club, How to Rob a Bank.
Who directed Porridge?
Porridge (1979) was directed by Dick Clement and stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay.