Picnic on the Grass
Seen it?1959 | 91 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Poor Things, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
New Europe presidential candidate Etienne Alexis is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where Mother Nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm throwing Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who, although unimpressed with men, wants to have a baby.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Renoir
- Paul MeurisseÉtienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
- Catherine RouvelAntoinette dite :Nénette
- Jacqueline MoraneTitine
- Fernand SardouNino, le père de Nénette
- Jean-Pierre GranvalRitou
- Hélène DucIsabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste
- Ingrid Nordinela comtesse Marie-Charlotte
- Charles Blavettele berger Gaspard
- Marguerite CassanMme Odile Poignant
- André Brunotle curé