Picnic
1996, Japanese. Directed by Shunji Iwai.
I know when the world will end.
Believing that the world will end that very day, three mental patients Coco, Tsumuji, and Satoru set out upon a journey. Walking upon the tops of the walls of the city, they seek to find a picnic spot with the best vantage point to view the final event.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 15 June 1996
- Original title
- PiCNiC
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shunji Iwai
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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 6.8/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Picnic?
Picnic runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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?
No age rating is listed for Picnic yet.
Which OTT platform is Picnic on?
Picnic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 June 1996. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Picnic?
If you liked Picnic, try I Am David, True Grit, Doctor Who: Last Christmas.
Who directed Picnic?
Picnic (1996) was directed by Shunji Iwai and stars Chara, Tadanobu Asano, Koichi Hashizume.