Picnic
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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.
Where to watch Picnic in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Picnic there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Picnic streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Picnic
Picnic is a 1955 English-language drama and romance film directed by Joshua Logan. The cast is led by William Holden, Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Picnic was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 18, 1955, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joshua Logan
- Writers
- Daniel Taradash
- Release date
- November 18, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Picnic cast & crew
Picnic was directed by Joshua Logan and written by Daniel Taradash.
The cast features William Holden as Hal Carter, Kim Novak as Madge Owens, Rosalind Russell as Rosemary - The School Teacher, Betty Field as Flo Owens, Susan Strasberg as Millie Owens, and Cliff Robertson as Alan Benson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Duning, cinematography is by James Wong Howe, and it was produced by Fred Kohlmar.
Is Picnic worth watching?
Picnic holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 111 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Picnic is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Picnic
Picnic isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Picnic
William Holden
Hal Carter
Kim Novak
Madge Owens
Rosalind Russell
Rosemary - The School Teacher
Betty Field
Flo Owens
Susan Strasberg
Millie Owens
Cliff Robertson
Alan Benson
Arthur O'Connell
Howard Bevans
Verna Felton
Helen Potts
Reta Shaw
Irma Henderson
Nick Adams
'Bomber'
Raymond Bailey
Mr. Benson
Elizabeth Wilson
Christine Schoenwalder
Picnic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Picnic in United States?
Picnic is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Picnic in?
Picnic is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Picnic?
Picnic runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Picnic rated?
Picnic is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 111 ratings.
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