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Private Peaceful

2012·Movie·12A·100 min·6.6(46)

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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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
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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

Jack O'Connell

Charlie Peaceful

George MacKay

George MacKay

Tommo Peaceful

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths

The Colonel

Frances de la Tour

Frances de la Tour

Grandma Wolf

Maxine Peake

Maxine Peake

Hazel Peaceful

Alexandra Roach

Alexandra Roach

Molly Monks

John Lynch

John Lynch

Sergeant Hanley

Anthony Flanagan

Anthony Flanagan

Recruiting Sergeant

Paul Ready

Paul Ready

Captain Wilkins

Eline Powell

Eline Powell

Anna

James Laurenson

James Laurenson

Major Fitzpatrick

Stephen Kennedy

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.

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