A Separate Peace (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, A Separate Peace is a drama film directed by Larry Peerce, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. 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
Who’s in it. A Separate Peace stars John Heyl as Finny, Parker Stevenson as Gene Forrester, William Roerick as Mr. Patchwithers and Peter Brush as Leper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Separate Peace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Separate Peace page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Separate Peace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Separate Peace (1972)?
- In US, A Separate Peace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Separate Peace worth watching?
- A Separate Peace holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Separate Peace?
- A Separate Peace stars John Heyl, Parker Stevenson, William Roerick, Peter Brush and Victor Bevine.
- When was A Separate Peace released?
- A Separate Peace was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.