Peace by Chocolate is a Canadian film that revolves around the Hadhad family and their exodus to Canada during the Syrian civil war. The comedy-drama was released in June 2021 and was widely praised for its plot and portrayal of the Hadhads. The film was directed by Jonathan Keijser, co-written with Abdul Malik, and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival 2020.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Peace by Chocolate via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
Is Peace by Chocolate available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Peace by Chocolate is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
The film follows the journey of Issam Hadhad, and his son Tareq Hadhad. After the bombing of their chocolate factory in Syria, Issam and Tareq seek refuge in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. In their new small-town life, they open Peace by Chocolate, an artisanal chocolate shop, and face the challenge of preserving their family’s chocolate-making legacy while adapting to their Canadian surroundings. The film celebrates the strength of the human spirit and the impact of a simple pleasure like chocolate during times of adversity.
Peace by Chocolate stars the late Hatem Ali as Issam Hadhad, the family patriarch. Other cast members include Yara Sabri as Shahnaz Hadhad, Najlaa Al Khamri as Alaa Hadhad, and Mark Camacho as immigration sponsor Frank Gallant. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also makes a cameo appearance, reenacting the time when he met the Hadhad family in 2016.
Watch Peace by Chocolate streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Peace by Chocolate is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video is a subscription-based on-demand streaming service. It features a vast library of movies, TV shows, documentaries, animated series, and other content from major studios and content providers. Users can watch Amazon Originals like The Boys, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
You can watch the film via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Watch Peace by Chocolate streaming via Peacock
Peace by Chocolate is available to watch on Peacock.
Peacock is a streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, and it features thousands of popular movies and TV shows, as well as live sports events. It features several blockbusters like Dunkirk, Oppenheimer, Inception, Fantastic Beasts, etc.
You can watch the film via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
Peace by Chocolate’s official synopsis is as follows:
“After the bombing of his father’s chocolate factory, a young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new Canadian small-town life, caught between following his dream and preserving his family’s chocolate-making legacy. Based on the incredible true story.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
