Porky’s is a 1981 American comedy film that was released on DVD in the United States. The movie falls squarely within the comedy genre and has been cataloged accordingly for ease of discovery in web searches and retail listings.
The film was officially added to the digital catalog at iOctavio.com on March 4, 2005. This date marks when the title became more widely accessible in digital database systems and likely coincided with expanded availability in the home video market.
Set in the 1950s, Porky’s follows a group of high school students as they navigate typical teenage challenges, romantic entanglements, and social dynamics. The movie centers around the character Porky, who runs a local establishment that becomes a gathering place for the students. The comedy stems from the various misadventures and schemes the young characters find themselves in throughout the story.
As a comedy film from the early 1980s, Porky’s represents a particular style of teen-oriented humor that was popular during that era. The DVD release made the film available to a broader audience beyond theatrical screenings, allowing viewers to enjoy the movie in the comfort of their homes.
The categorization as a comedy and its placement within that specific genre helps consumers locate the film easily when searching through DVD collections or online databases. This genre classification has remained consistent since its initial release and continues to be the primary way the film is organized and marketed.