Picnic (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1956, Picnic is a drama and romance film directed by Joshua Logan, running about 109 minutes. “Unsurpassed! Unforgettable!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Labor Day in a small Kansas farm town. Hal, a burly and resolute drifter, jumps off a dusty freight train car with the purpose of visiting Alan, a former college classmate and son of the richest man in town.
Who’s in it. Picnic stars William Holden as Hal Carter, Kim Novak as Madge Owens, Rosalind Russell as Rosemary - The School Teacher and Betty Field as Flo Owens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Picnic 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Picnic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Picnic (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Picnic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Picnic worth watching?
- Picnic holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Picnic?
- Picnic stars William Holden, Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell, Betty Field and Susan Strasberg.
- When was Picnic released?
- Picnic was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.