Purple Hearts (2022)
Film · Romance, Drama
Stream it, iffor those who enjoy earnest, high-stakes romantic tropes and do not mind a heavy-handed approach to political differences.
A heavy-handed romantic drama that mixes political friction with military tropes and emotional upheaval. It is designed to tug hard at the heartstrings, making it a polarizing but effective choice for viewers who want a serious, tear-filled love story.
What it is about
An aspiring musician agrees to a marriage of convenience with a soon-to-deploy Marine, but a tragedy soon turns their fake relationship all too real.
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What Purple Hearts is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like a slow immersion into a high-stakes emotional pressure cooker. It leans heavily into sentimental tropes, maintaining a steady, earnest pace that prioritises character friction over action. The atmosphere is thick with the tension of two clashing worldviews, underscored by a persistent, melancholic score and intense close-ups that heighten the sense of vulnerability.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is tailor-made for viewers who love the "fake dating" or "enemies-to-lovers" tropes and are looking for a good cry. However, those who prefer subtle storytelling or light-hearted rom-coms should give it a miss. A major caveat is its heavy-handedness; the film tackles complex social and political themes with a lack of nuance that may frustrate more cynical viewers.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet evening when you are in the mood for an emotional workout and have the patience for a long, dialogue-heavy drama. It is a film for when you want to feel the weight of a complicated connection and the sacrifices required to maintain it.
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Clip · Full Performance of 'Blue Side of the Sky'
How Purple Hearts leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling wrung out and contemplative about the sacrifices made for love. It leaves a lingering sense of bittersweet weight that stays with you long after the credits roll.
How Purple Hearts ends
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After Luke is court-martialled for their fraudulent marriage, he takes sole responsibility to protect Cassie from criminal charges. He is sentenced to six months in the brig and a Bad Conduct Discharge. Meanwhile, Cassie’s band is signed to a record label, and she performs at the Hollywood Bowl. Following her performance, she rushes to see Luke before his sentence begins to confess her love. He gives her his wedding ring, confirming that their relationship is no longer a ruse.
The film closes on a scene six months later, following Luke's release from prison. He and Cassie are shown as a genuine, happily married couple enjoying a picnic on the beach with their dog, Peaches. This settles the status of their relationship, confirming that their initial arrangement for health insurance and debt repayment evolved into a real marriage.
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Dear John (2010)
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The Lucky One (2012)
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Clip · The Wedding (& First Kiss!) - Full Scene
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Purple Hearts soundtrack
Music by Tony Kanal and Blake Neely
Purple Hearts (Original Score from the Netflix Film)
Blake Neely & Tony Kanal · 2022 · 19 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1Luke and Cassie
- 2Chased Down
- 3Insulin Scare
- 4The Ask
- 5Pinky Swear
- 6Risk Nothing, Gain Nothing
- 7I'm Scared
- 8The Scam
- 9Fake History
- 10On Patrol
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is Purple Hearts a romantic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Romantic, with a tearjerker streak. A heavy-handed romantic drama that mixes political friction with military tropes and emotional upheaval. It is designed to tug hard at the heartstrings, making it a polarizing but effective choice for viewers who want a serious, tear-filled love story.
- How long is Purple Hearts?
- Purple Hearts runs 122 min and was released in 2022.
- Where can I watch Purple Hearts in Australia?
- In Australia, Purple Hearts is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch Purple Hearts in the UK?
- In the UK, Purple Hearts is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Purple Hearts?
- The music for Purple Hearts is by Tony Kanal and Blake Neely. The soundtrack album, Purple Hearts (Original Score from the Netflix Film), has 19 tracks.
- What songs are on the Purple Hearts soundtrack?
- Purple Hearts (Original Score from the Netflix Film) has 19 tracks, including “Luke and Cassie”, “Chased Down”, “Insulin Scare”, “The Ask” and “Pinky Swear”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Purple Hearts worth watching?
- It depends: for those who enjoy earnest, high-stakes romantic tropes and do not mind a heavy-handed approach to political differences. IMDb users rate it 6.7 out of 10 from 67,081 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 32%, Metacritic 30 and TMDB users 8.0.
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