Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
Picnic at Hanging Rock is a 1975 drama movie directed by Peter Weir, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Rachel Roberts, Vivean Gray and Helen Morse.
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.
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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.
When was Picnic at Hanging Rock released?
Picnic at Hanging Rock was released on 2 September 1975.
How long is Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock runs 1h 47m.
Who made Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock was directed by Peter Weir.
Where can I watch Picnic at Hanging Rock?
Picnic at Hanging Rock is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Picnic at Hanging Rock
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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
- Margaret Nelson as Sara Waybourne
- Ingrid Mason as Rosamund Swift
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