Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

On St. Valentine's Day in 1900 a party of schoolgirls set out to picnic at Hanging Rock…Some were never to return.

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) poster

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.

Director: Peter Weir
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bruce Smeaton
Cinematography: Russell Boyd
Editing: Max Lemon
Production: McElroy & McElroy, Picnic Productions Pty. Ltd., British Empire Films Australia, Australian Film Commission
Country: Australia
Language: English, Français
Budget: $460,000
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

australia, based on novel or book, orphanage, girls' boarding school, based on true story, coming of age, hanging rock, atmospheric, valentine's day, mysterious, 1900s, mysterious disappearance

Trailer

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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 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 directed Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock was directed by Peter Weir.
Who stars in Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock stars Rachel Roberts, Vivean Gray, Helen Morse, Kirsty Child, Tony Llewellyn-Jones, Jacki Weaver.
How long is Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock is a Drama, Mystery film.
What is the budget of Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock had a budget of $460,000.
How much did Picnic at Hanging Rock gross?
Picnic at Hanging Rock grossed $5M worldwide.
Where was Picnic at Hanging Rock produced?
Picnic at Hanging Rock was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of Picnic at Hanging Rock?
The themes of Picnic at Hanging Rock include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.