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Porridge

1979 · 93 min Comedy Crime
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1979
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Crime
Director Dick Clement
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (38 votes)

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The sequel builds upon the beloved sitcom's formula, introducing a formidable new antagonist to disrupt the prison's fragile ecosystem. The script relies on its iconic, character-driven dialogue and the situational comedy of institutional absurdity.

What lingers after the credits is the comfort of revisiting these classic characters and the timeless, clever wit that defines the series. It's a masterclass in sitcom writing that feels both nostalgic and enduringly fresh. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Dick Clement

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