Picnic at Hanging Rock
"On St. Valentine's Day in 1900 a party of schoolgirls set out to picnic at Hanging Rock…Some were never to return."
Originally released in 1975. Picnic at Hanging Rock is a drama/mystery film. directed by Peter Weir.
Starring Rachel Roberts, Vivean Gray, and Helen Morse
Synopsis
In the early 1900s, Miranda attends a girls boarding school in Australia. One Valentine's Day, the school's typically strict headmistress treats the girls to a picnic field trip to an unusual but scenic volcanic formation called Hanging Rock. Despite rules against it, Miranda and several other girls venture off. It's not until the end of the day that the faculty realizes the girls and one of the teachers have disappeared mysteriously.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (859 votes)
Budget
$460K
Production budget
Box Office
$5.1M
11.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rachel Roberts
as Mrs. Appleyard
Vivean Gray
as Miss Greta McCraw
Helen Morse
as Mlle. Dianne de Poitiers
Kirsty Child
as Miss Dora Lumley
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
as Tom
Jacki Weaver
as Minnie
Anne-Louise Lambert
as Miranda St. Clare
Karen Robson
as Irma Leopold
Jane Vallis
as Marion Quade
Christine Schuler
as Edith Horton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $460,000
- Revenue
- $5,125,000
Production Companies
- McElroy & McElroy
- Picnic Productions Pty. Ltd.
- British Empire Films Australia
- Australian Film Commission
- South Australian Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picnic at Hanging Rock about?
In the early 1900s, Miranda attends a girls boarding school in Australia. One Valentine's Day, the school's typically strict headmistress treats the girls to a picnic field trip to an unusual but s...
Who directed Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock was directed by Peter Weir.
How long is Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Picnic at Hanging Rock released?
Picnic at Hanging Rock was released on September 2, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Picnic at Hanging Rock?
The main cast of Picnic at Hanging Rock includes Rachel Roberts, Vivean Gray, Helen Morse, Kirsty Child, Tony Llewellyn-Jones.
Is Picnic at Hanging Rock worth watching?
Picnic at Hanging Rock has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 859 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.