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Treacle (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film

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Released in 1987, Treacle is a comedy film directed by Peter Chelsom, running about 11 minutes.

What it’s about. Old Blackpool comedian Alfie Duffell allegedly wrote a song called 'Put a Bit of Treacle on my Pudding Mary-Ann', which might have made him famous, had he not sold it years ago, for five pounds. Now it is up to his grandson Stephen to take the song into the eighties.

Who’s in it. Treacle stars Ken Goodwin as Reg Duffell, Stephen Tompkinson as Stephen Duffell, Freddie Davies as Alfie Duffell and Peter Gunn as Frankie Duffell, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Treacle page.

If you liked it. Fans of Treacle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Treacle (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Treacle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Treacle?
Treacle stars Ken Goodwin, Stephen Tompkinson, Freddie Davies, Peter Gunn and Irene Prador.
When was Treacle released?
Treacle was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.