Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1975, Picnic at Hanging Rock is a drama and mystery film directed by Peter Weir, running about 115 minutes. “On St. Valentine's Day in 1900 a party of schoolgirls set out to picnic at Hanging Rock ... Some were never to return.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Picnic at Hanging Rock stars Rachel Roberts as Mrs. Appleyard, Vivean Gray as Miss Greta McCraw, Helen Morse as Mlle. Dianne de Poitiers and Kirsty Child as Miss Dora Lumley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Picnic at Hanging Rock has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $84.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picnic at Hanging Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Picnic at Hanging Rock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)?
- In US, Picnic at Hanging Rock is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Picnic at Hanging Rock worth watching?
- Picnic at Hanging Rock holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Picnic at Hanging Rock?
- Picnic at Hanging Rock stars Rachel Roberts, Vivean Gray, Helen Morse, Kirsty Child and Tony Llewellyn-Jones.
- When was Picnic at Hanging Rock released?
- Picnic at Hanging Rock was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.