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The Golden Spurtle

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Once a year contenders from around the globe descend on a picturesque village in the Scottish Highlands to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion. Amid intense rivalries, steaming bowls of porridge, and the lives of charming locals we see a living legacy unfold.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Not surprisingly, music -- a bustling and busy orchestral score -- is used very effectively here to bolster the picture’s comic tone, but the main draw is its cast of lovable characters. Oct 7, 2025 Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies Filmmaker Constantine Costi manages to go from top to tail in a whip-cracking 75 minutes. Rated: 3/5 Sep 13, 2025 Full Review Terry Staunton Radio Times This charming documentary takes us to the pictureseque Carrbridge as participants from across the globe descend upon it, hoping to take home the trophy of the film's title. Rated: 4/5 Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) One of those films that celebrate eccentricity and make you downright proud to be British, it's a delight from start to finish. Rated: 4/5 Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Chris Wasser Sunday Independent (Ireland) ...this irresistible documentary tells a quirky, delightful story without ever making fun of its subjects. Good for the soul. Rated: 4/5 Sep 11, 2025 Full Review Alistair Harkness Scotsman Alas, the film’s desperation to be a “crowd pleaser” undercuts whatever value it might have had as a more nuanced exploration of the inner workings of a close-knit community. Rated: 2/5 Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Constantine Costi

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Ian Bishop

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Adam Kiani

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Charlie Miller

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Lisa Williams

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Toby Wilson

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Synopsis Once a year contenders from around the globe descend on a picturesque village in the Scottish Highlands to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion. Amid intense rivalries, steaming bowls of porridge, and the lives of charming locals we see a living legacy unfold.
Director
Constantine Costi
Producer
Rebecca Lamond, John Archer
Production Co
Hopscotch UK, Screen Australia, Hytra Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 15m