Porky's
Seen it?1981 | 94 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 50 times its budget, but just 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$200 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 245K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bob Clark
- Dan MonahanPee Wee
- Mark HerrierBilly
- Wyatt KnightTommy
- Roger WilsonMicky
- Cyril O'ReillyTim
- Tony GaniosMeat
- Kaki HunterWendy
- Kim CattrallHoneywell
- Art HindleTed Jarvis
- Doug McGrathCoach Warren