About this release
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Rachel Roberts, Anne Lambert, Karen Robson and Helen Morse On Saturday 14th February 1900 a party of school girls from Appleyard College picnicked at Hanging Rock near Mt. Macedon in the state of Victoria. During the afternoon several members of the party disappeared without trace... Special Features A new Second Sight 4K restoration from the original camera negative supervised and approved by Director Peter Weir and Director of Photography Russell Boyd Dual format 4 disc set featuring 2 UHDs and 2 Blu-rays both with bonus features Includes restored versions of both Director's Cut and original Theatrical Cut UHDs presented in HDR Audio Commentary by film academics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson A Lovely Day for a Picnic: a new interview with Actor Karen Robson Finding the Light: a new interview with Cinematographer Russell Boyd Crashing Through Boundaries: a new interview Camera Operator John Seale Something Beyond Explanation: Thomas Caldwell on Picnic at Hanging Rock A Dream Within a Dream feature length documentary An interview with author Joan Lindsay A Recollection: Hanging Rock 1900 Outtakes Original long trailer Limited Edition Contents Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Thinh Dinh Soft cover book with new essays by Daniel Bird, Kat Ellinger and Justine Smith, archive essay by Rebecca Harkins-Cross, Costume Gallery and features on the original marketing of the film and the new restoration The original novel with exclusive cover art by Thinh Dinh 6 collectors' art cards Catalogue number: 2NDBR4171 Certificate: 12 Region: 4K UHD Region Free / Blu-ray Region B
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Disc 1
UHD
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
107 min
DramaMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Peter Weir
Writer
Cliff Green
Cast
Rachel Robertsas Mrs. Appleyard
Vivean Grayas Miss Greta McCraw
Helen Morseas Mlle. Dianne de Poitiers
Kirsty Childas Miss Dora Lumley
Tony Llewellyn-Jonesas Tom
Jacki Weaveras Minnie
Anne-Louise Lambertas Miranda St. Clare
Karen Robsonas Irma Leopold
Jane Vallisas Marion Quade
Christine Schuleras Edith Horton
Cinematographer
Russell Boyd
Editor
Max Lemon
Producer
Jim McElroy
Hal McElroy
Disc 2
BDPicnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
107 min
DramaMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Peter Weir
Writer
Cliff Green
Cast
Rachel Robertsas Mrs. Appleyard
Vivean Grayas Miss Greta McCraw
Helen Morseas Mlle. Dianne de Poitiers
Kirsty Childas Miss Dora Lumley
Tony Llewellyn-Jonesas Tom
Jacki Weaveras Minnie
Anne-Louise Lambertas Miranda St. Clare
Karen Robsonas Irma Leopold
Jane Vallisas Marion Quade
Christine Schuleras Edith Horton
Cinematographer
Russell Boyd
Editor
Max Lemon
Producer
Jim McElroy
Hal McElroy
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Limited Edition
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 15, 2026