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Picnic

"I know when the world will end."

June 15, 1996 1h 12m 6.7/10 (73 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Picnic is a drama/adventure film. directed by Shunji Iwai. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Chara, Tadanobu Asano, and Koichi Hashizume

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 15, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 12m 72 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (73 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Fuji Television Network
  • Pony Canyon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Picnic about?

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 s...

Who directed Picnic?

Picnic was directed by Shunji Iwai.

How long is Picnic?

Picnic has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).

When was Picnic released?

Picnic was released on June 15, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Picnic?

The main cast of Picnic includes Chara, Tadanobu Asano, Koichi Hashizume, Naomasa Musaka, Fujiko Yamamoto.