The Picnic
1989, English. Directed by Paul Seed.
A widowed teacher marries again, but her hopes of her daughter accepting a stepfather her own age, and her anticipation of a birthday picnic by the river are clouded by a series of murders in the district and by a fear rooted rather nearer home.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 February 1989
- Written by
- Lesley Bruce
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How long is The Picnic?
The Picnic runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Picnic on?
The Picnic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Picnic?
If you liked The Picnic, try Cheaters, The Christmas Shoes, Heaven.
Who directed The Picnic?
The Picnic (1989) was directed by Paul Seed and stars Billie Whitelaw, Iain Glen, Brenda Fricker.