Picnic on the Grass
1959, French. Directed by Jean Renoir.
New Europe presidential candidate Etienne Alexis is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where Mother Nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm throwing Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who, although unimpressed with men, wants to have a baby.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean RenoirDirector
- Paul MeurisseÉtienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
- Catherine RouvelAntoinette dite :Nénette
- Jacqueline MoraneTitine
- Fernand SardouNino, le père de Nénette
- Jean-Pierre GranvalRitou
- Hélène DucIsabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste
- Ingrid Nordinela comtesse Marie-Charlotte
- Charles Blavettele berger Gaspard
- Marguerite CassanMme Odile Poignant
- André Brunotle curé
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1959
- Original title
- Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Renoir
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Picnic on the Grass: quick answers
Is Picnic on the Grass worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Picnic on the Grass?
Picnic on the Grass runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Picnic on the Grass have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Picnic on the Grass on?
Picnic on the Grass isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 November 1959. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Picnic on the Grass?
If you liked Picnic on the Grass, try Tromeo & Juliet, F Valentine's Day, Butterflies Are Free.
Who directed Picnic on the Grass?
Picnic on the Grass (1959) was directed by Jean Renoir and stars Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane.