Picnic
“I know when the world will end.”
Believing that the world will end that very day, three mental patients Coco, Tsumuji, and Satoru set out upon a journey. Walking upon the tops of the walls of the city, they seek to find a picnic spot with the best vantage point to view the final event.
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About Picnic
Picnic is a 1996 Japanese-language drama and adventure film directed by Shunji Iwai. The cast is led by Chara, Tadanobu Asano, Koichi Hashizume. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Picnic was produced by Fuji Television Network and Pony Canyon and made in Japan. It was released on June 15, 1996.
- Director
- Shunji Iwai
- Writers
- Shunji Iwai
- Release date
- June 15, 1996
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Fuji Television Network, Pony Canyon
Picnic cast & crew
Picnic was directed by Shunji Iwai and written by Shunji Iwai.
The cast features Chara as Coco, Tadanobu Asano as Tsumuji, Koichi Hashizume as Satoru, Naomasa Musaka as Head Nurse, Fujiko Yamamoto as Nurse, and Shifumi Yamaguchi as Coco's Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by REIMY, cinematography is by Noboru Shinoda, and it was produced by Susumu Tanaka and Juichi Horiguchi.
Is Picnic worth watching?
Picnic holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and adventure, Picnic is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Picnic
Chara
Coco
Tadanobu Asano
Tsumuji
Koichi Hashizume
Satoru
Naomasa Musaka
Head Nurse
Fujiko Yamamoto
Nurse
Shifumi Yamaguchi
Coco's Mother
Takaaki Kabuto
Coco's Father
Kazue Itō
Doctor
Keiichi Suzuki
Pastor
Mari Sayama
Nurse
Sumi Mutoh
Nurse
Hideo Shimamura
Policeman
Picnic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Picnic in United States?
Picnic is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Picnic in?
Picnic is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Picnic?
Picnic runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is Picnic rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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