Almost Peaceful (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2002, Almost Peaceful is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michel Deville, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the largely unexplored period immediately following World War II, the film follows a group of mostly Jewish Parisians who attempt to restart their lives and rekindle their capacity for happiness in the shadow of unspeakable horrors. Variety called it "thoroughly charming. Sad, gentle, and funny in the best French tradition of high quality cinema." A film by Marcelo Gomes
Who’s in it. Almost Peaceful stars Simon Abkarian as Albert, Zabou Breitman as Léa, Vincent Elbaz as Léon and Lubna Azabal as Jacqueline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Almost Peaceful has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost Peaceful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almost Peaceful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost Peaceful (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Almost Peaceful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Almost Peaceful worth watching?
- Almost Peaceful holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Almost Peaceful?
- Almost Peaceful stars Simon Abkarian, Zabou Breitman, Vincent Elbaz, Lubna Azabal and Denis Podalydès.
- When was Almost Peaceful released?
- Almost Peaceful was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.