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Porky's (1981)

โ€œKeep an eye out for the funniest movie about growing up ever made!โ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,002 votes 1h 34m r Comedy

#36 of 42 films from 1981 #1773 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Bob Clark ยท Written by Bob Clark

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Overview

In 1954 Florida, a group of high school boys head to a strip club in the Everglades in an attempt to lose their collective virginity. When the club's owner and his sheriff brother swindle them out of their money and embarrass them, the boys plan revenge.

Cast

Dan Monahanas Pee Wee
Mark Herrieras Billy
Wyatt Knightas Tommy
Cyril O'Reillyas Tim
Kaki Hunteras Wendy
Kim Cattrallas Honeywell
Tony Ganiosas Meat
Art Hindleas Ted Jarvis
Doug McGrathas Coach Warren
Susan Clarkas Cherry Forever
Nancy Parsonsas Balbricker
Alex Karrasas Sheriff Wallace
Roger Wilsonas Micky
Scott Colombyas Brian Schwartz

Facts

Release dateNovember 13, 1981
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 1981 average of 108 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$159,989,673 (40.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0084522

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Questions

How long is Porky's?
Porky's runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Porky's worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,002 votes, which places it #36 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 17%) and #1773 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Porky's?
Porky's was directed by Bob Clark. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Christmas Story (1983), Black Christmas (1974).
Who stars in Porky's?
Dan Monahan as Pee Wee; Mark Herrier as Billy; Wyatt Knight as Tommy; Cyril O'Reilly as Tim; Kaki Hunter as Wendy; Kim Cattrall as Honeywell.
What is Porky's rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Porky's?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55736.

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