A Separate Peace

Director Peter Yates’ engaging adaptation of John Knowles' 1959 coming-of-age novel follows a group of prep school students, who, during the summer of 1942, make the journey into adulthood as the threat of being drafted and sent to fight in World War II looms overhead. It’s at Devon School that introverted 16-year-old Gene Forrester (J Barton) meets the popular Finny (Toby Moore), and where a selfish act alters the lives of the two young men. With Jacob Pitts, Danny Swerdlow. 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.