Picnic on the Grass (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, Picnic on the Grass is a comedy and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Etienne Alexis, a candidate for president of the new Europe, 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 that throws Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who wants to have a baby but is unimpressed with men.
Who’s in it. Picnic on the Grass stars Paul Meurisse as Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste, Catherine Rouvel as Antoinette dite :Nénette, Jacqueline Morane as Titine and Fernand Sardou as Nino, le père de Nénette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Picnic on the Grass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picnic on the Grass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Picnic on the Grass tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Picnic on the Grass (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Picnic on the Grass change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Picnic on the Grass worth watching?
- Picnic on the Grass holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Picnic on the Grass?
- Picnic on the Grass stars Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou and Jean-Pierre Granval.
- When was Picnic on the Grass released?
- Picnic on the Grass was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.