

Private Peaceful
“Divided by love - United by war.”
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.
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Where is Private Peaceful streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
About Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful is a 2012 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by Pat O'Connor. The cast is led by Jack O'Connell, George MacKay, Richard Griffiths. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Private Peaceful was produced by Fluidity Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 12, 2012, and carries a 12A certification.
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Writers
- Simon Reade
- Release date
- October 12, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Fluidity Films
Private Peaceful cast & crew
Private Peaceful was directed by Pat O'Connor and written by Simon Reade.
The cast features Jack O'Connell as Charlie Peaceful, George MacKay as Tommo Peaceful, Richard Griffiths as The Colonel, Frances de la Tour as Grandma Wolf, Maxine Peake as Hazel Peaceful, and Alexandra Roach as Molly Monks.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Jerzy Zieliński, and it was produced by Guy de Beaujeu and Simon Reade.
Is Private Peaceful worth watching?
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, Private Peaceful is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Private Peaceful

Jack O'Connell
Charlie Peaceful

George MacKay
Tommo Peaceful

Richard Griffiths
The Colonel

Frances de la Tour
Grandma Wolf

Maxine Peake
Hazel Peaceful

Alexandra Roach
Molly Monks

John Lynch
Sergeant Hanley

Anthony Flanagan
Recruiting Sergeant

Paul Ready
Captain Wilkins

Eline Powell
Anna

James Laurenson
Major Fitzpatrick

Stephen Kennedy
James Peaceful
Private Peaceful — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Private Peaceful in United States?
Private Peaceful is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Private Peaceful on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Private Peaceful is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Private Peaceful in?
Private Peaceful is originally in English, with audio tracks including Turkish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Private Peaceful rated?
Private Peaceful is rated 12A. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 46 ratings.











