Private Peaceful (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, Private Peaceful is a drama, war and romance film directed by Pat O'Connor, running about 100 minutes. “Divided by love - United by war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the fields of Devon and the WW1 battlefields of Flanders, two brothers fall for the same girl while contending with the pressures of their feudal family life, the war, and the price of courage and cowardice.
Who’s in it. Private Peaceful stars Jack O'Connell as Charlie Peaceful, George MacKay as Tommo Peaceful, Richard Griffiths as The Colonel and Frances de la Tour as Grandma Wolf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Private Peaceful has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Peaceful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Peaceful tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Peaceful (2012)?
- In US, Private Peaceful is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Private Peaceful worth watching?
- Private Peaceful holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Peaceful?
- Private Peaceful stars Jack O'Connell, George MacKay, Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour and Maxine Peake.
- When was Private Peaceful released?
- Private Peaceful was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.