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Picnic on the Grass (1959): movie guide
Picnic on the Grass (1959) is a Romance, Comedy running about 91 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 54 votes. Notable cast includes Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-11-11
- Runtime: 91 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Romance, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-11-11
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What is Picnic on the Grass about?
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.
Cast highlights
Picnic on the Grass features Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou, Jean-Pierre Granval, Hélène Duc. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-11-11. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (54 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy. Original language: fr. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Picnic on the Grass?
- Picnic on the Grass is listed as Romance, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is Picnic on the Grass?
- Picnic on the Grass runs about 91 minutes.
- Who stars in Picnic on the Grass?
- Cast highlights include Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou, Jean-Pierre Granval, Hélène Duc.
- Does Cinema Box stream Picnic on the Grass?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
