Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) movie poster

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."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 92%, MC: 81) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 47m
Country
Australia
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (871 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Metacritic
81
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
Jacki Weaver as Minnie
Anne-Louise Lambert as Miranda St. Clare
Karen Robson as Irma Leopold
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 871 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Picnic at Hanging Rock, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1975 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Picnic at Hanging Rock is a 1975 drama, mystery film directed by Peter Weir. 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. The film has been rated by 871 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Picnic at Hanging Rock delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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