Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8969 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-04-14
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Full Screen, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 90 minutes

Synopsis

This feature-length version of the Porridge [1979] TV series continues to follow the exploits of prison inmates Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker) and Lennie Godber (Richard Beckinsale). A new officer (Christopher Godwin) makes Mackay (Fulton Mackay) look postively timid and, to make things even more exciting, an escape plan which Fletch wants no part of is developing.

Customer Reviews

Legendary Film from a Legendary Sitcom
Another BBC 'from small to big screen' film from the 70s which saw many sitcoms of the era go for it such as 'The Likely Lads' & 'Are You Being Served?' Among others.
What makes this one stand out is that its just the best out of the lot.
The writing & acting are combined perfectly to create a viewing that has the humour constant throughout. The legendary Ronnie Barker continues to cement himself as an icon of British comedy as Fletcher which helps make this film stand out.
As with most sitcom films the situation is on a grander scale, having Fletcher & Godber stumble upon a prson break attempt & are forced to escape as well, which then forces the dynamic duo having to break back in to Slade Prison, while trying to avoid Fulton Mackay who's hot on their trail.
If you love or even just find Porridge amusing then i thouroughly recommend it. A shining example of when done properly a BBC sitcom can make the leap to the big screen. Though let's be hopeful that none of the modern BBC comedies have a chance of the big screen transformation.

Great to see Again..
Nice to see this classic again and i will now have to get on with buying the actual series.
Until now i had not got anything that had ronnie barker in it but i have all the rising damp episodes that has beckinsale in them.

Wont coment to much as everyone else has already given you the gist of this classic spin off of the classic series.
But just to say im glad now ive actualy got it in my collection.
Great service form Amazon uk to the USA.
Thanks guys keeps me a loyal customer.

Enjoyable, nostalgic fun
Porridge the Movie is like an elongated episode of the series and is comforting and enjoyable in a lazy wet afternoon sort of way. It is not hugely funny - there are about as many laughs in 90 minutes as in a normal 30 minute episode - but it is fun. The film is mainly about Fletcher and Gobber and many of the background characters who provide so much to the series are missing here. Even Mr MacKay doesn't really get much look in. If you are new to Porridge then I would strongly recommend the series over this. If you just want some good old fashioned British comedy for a pleasant evening in, then this is enjoyable and fun (without being a riot).