Picnic
1955, English. Directed by Joshua Logan.
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Labor Day in a small Kansas farm town. Hal, a burly and resolute drifter, jumps off a dusty freight train car with the purpose of visiting Alan, a former college classmate and son of the richest man in town.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Picnic
Picnic isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joshua LoganDirector
- William HoldenHal Carter
- Kim NovakMadge Owens
- Rosalind RussellRosemary - The School Teacher
- Betty FieldFlo Owens
- Susan StrasbergMillie Owens
- Cliff RobertsonAlan Benson
- Arthur O'ConnellHoward Bevans
- Verna FeltonHelen Potts
- Reta ShawIrma Henderson
- Nick Adams'Bomber'
- Raymond BaileyMr. Benson
- Elizabeth WilsonChristine Schoenwalder
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Taradash
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $9M
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What Picnic is based on
Picnic is adapted from a play or musical.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Picnic: quick answers
Is Picnic worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Picnic?
Picnic runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Picnic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Picnic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Picnic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Picnic is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Picnic on?
Picnic isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Picnic?
If you liked Picnic, try Inventing the Abbotts, Blue Valentine, Some Came Running.
Who directed Picnic?
Picnic (1955) was directed by Joshua Logan and stars William Holden, Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell.
What is Picnic based on?
Picnic is adapted from a play or musical.