A Separate Peace
1972, English. Directed by Larry Peerce.
Gene remembered it all. That summer during World War II, the friendships at school, and most of all, the tree which changed their lives forever.
Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Larry PeerceDirector
- John HeylFinny
- Parker StevensonGene Forrester
- William RoerickMr. Patchwithers
- Peter BrushElwin “Leper” Lepellier
- Victor BevineBrinker Hadley
- John E.A. MackenzieBobby Zane
- Mark TrefethenJohn
- Frank Wilich Jr.Cliff Quackenbush
- Elizabeth B. BrewsterMrs. Patchwithers
- Edward EcholsMr. Ludsbury
- Don SchultzDr. Stanpole
- Paul SadlerNaval Officer
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Segal
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What A Separate Peace is based on
A Separate Peace is based on A Separate Peace, a 1959 novel by John Knowles, published by Harvill Secker.
Novel · 1959
A Separate Peace
By John Knowles
Published by Harvill Secker
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Separate Peace runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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A Separate Peace is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Separate Peace on?
A Separate Peace isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Separate Peace?
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Who directed A Separate Peace?
A Separate Peace (1972) was directed by Larry Peerce and stars John Heyl, Parker Stevenson, William Roerick.
What is A Separate Peace based on?
A Separate Peace is based on A Separate Peace, a 1959 novel by John Knowles, published by Harvill Secker.