

Private Peaceful
2012, English. Directed by Pat O'Connor.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Pat O'ConnorDirector
- Jack O'ConnellCharlie Peaceful
- George MacKayTommo Peaceful
- Richard GriffithsThe Colonel
- Frances de la TourGrandma Wolf
- Maxine PeakeHazel Peaceful
- Alexandra RoachMolly Monks
- John LynchSergeant Hanley
- Anthony FlanaganRecruiting Sergeant
- Paul ReadyCaptain Wilkins
- Eline PowellAnna
- James LaurensonMajor Fitzpatrick
- Stephen KennedyJames Peaceful
Details
- Released
- 12 October 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Simon Reade
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What Private Peaceful is based on
Private Peaceful is based on Private Peaceful (2003) by Michael Morpurgo, published by HarperCollins.
2003
Private Peaceful
By Michael Morpurgo
Published by HarperCollins
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Private Peaceful: quick answers
Is Private Peaceful worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Private Peaceful have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Private Peaceful. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Private Peaceful parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Private Peaceful yet.
Which OTT platform is Private Peaceful on?
Private Peaceful is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Private Peaceful?
If you liked Private Peaceful, try Doctor Zhivago, The History of Love, Their Finest.
Who directed Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful (2012) was directed by Pat O'Connor and stars Jack O'Connell, George MacKay, Richard Griffiths.
What is Private Peaceful based on?
Private Peaceful is based on Private Peaceful (2003) by Michael Morpurgo, published by HarperCollins.