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Purple Hearts

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32% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 69% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
In spite of their many differences, struggling singer-songwriter Cassie (Sofia Carson) and Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a marine with a troubled past, agree to marriage solely for the military benefits. When tragedy strikes, the line between what's real and what's pretend begins to blur in this romantic drama.
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Pretty stars aren't enough to make up for Purple Hearts' stereotype-riddled script and misguided approach to serious themes.

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Purple Hearts' story will be problematic for a lot of viewers; fortunately, Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine work hard to keep things from falling apart.

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Aja Romano Vox Aug 18, 2022
The entire script is a bingo card full of politicized stereotypes. Go to Full Review
Luke Y. Thompson AV Club Jul 31, 2022
...both Carson and Galitzine are beautiful people—presumably one of the film’s primary draws—but their love scenes convey neither heat nor emotional substance, and consequently aren’t much fun to watch. Go to Full Review
David Ehrlich IndieWire Jul 29, 2022
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This super-cheap Netflix Original is so determined to satisfy the algorithm that it would lack any coherent sense of self if not for the fact that it was chiefly designed as a star vehicle for Disney Channel grad Sofia Carson. Go to Full Review
Ces Heredia LatinaMedia.Co Sep 2, 2025
I wanted to like “Purple Hearts,” but this Netflix film isn’t a feel-good love story. It’s just right-wing propaganda. Go to Full Review
Pallavi Keswani The Hindu Jan 23, 2024
Attempting to straddle many different cliches, Purple Hearts quickly loses its footing and only a soulless adaptation is left standing. Go to Full Review
Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) Sep 8, 2023
Everything about the movie is a little too on the nose, and Netflix seems more than happy to release insipid content that panders to the lowest common denominator. Go to Full Review
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B P @Bradster69 Sep 10, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Madie R @MRoss94 Sep 3, 2026 Purple Hearts isn't a subtle romance, and its handling of serious issues leaves a lot to be desired. It often feels more interested in emotional manipulation than meaningful exploration. But as a melodramatic, emotionally charged Netflix romance, it still manages to hold attention, even if it’s more frustrating than fulfilling. "Rough would be punching the clock at some soul-sucking job while I'm just making the rich richer. I'd rather hustle for my art any day." Verdict: Messy, melodramatic, and often frustrating, Purple Hearts is a flawed romance that leans heavily on chemistry and music to stay afloat. It’s watchable, but rarely convincing, and more of a guilty watch than a guilty pleasure. See more isaac P @RT08747368 Aug 21, 2026 Everyone in the reviews are so focused on the little details, I genuinely thought this was a good movie and worth a watch. It has a great ending, and it isn't too scared to get dark. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 15, 2026 Depois de ser obrigado a assistir a isto todas as vezes porque a minha mãe o viu mais de 50 vezes, admito que o romance funciona. É previsível e cheio de clichês, mas a forte química do casal principal garante um entretenimento honesto. See more Roven B @cinnephile.01 Jul 1, 2026 It's only bad if you hate the fake dating trope. I honestly watch it as a comedy when I feel down, it's a bit of a guilty pleasure See more Lizara T @RT41190674 Jun 30, 2026 The concept of Purple Hearts had gold mine potential, especially knowing it was based on a book. I’ve always enjoyed the enemies-to-lovers trope when it’s done right, but this just wasn’t it. The story had all the ingredients for something powerful: romance, military themes, emotional stakes, and solid actors. But the execution felt rushed and unfocused, like the director had no clear vision for what the movie was meant to be. The cinematography and editing felt frantic instead of beautiful or impactful. Military stories usually touch my heart, but this felt too simple, almost lazy. It seemed like they were filming scene after scene without actually building a gripping story. The songs were pretty mid too, which didn’t help. This could have been such a strong romance with real emotional weight, but it fell flat on so many levels. So much wasted potential. I had high hopes, so honestly, I’m just upset it wasn’t what I thought it would be. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In spite of their many differences, struggling singer-songwriter Cassie (Sofia Carson) and Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a marine with a troubled past, agree to marriage solely for the military benefits. When tragedy strikes, the line between what's real and what's pretend begins to blur in this romantic drama.
Director
Ben Lewin, Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Producer
Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, Amy Baer, Leslie Morgenstein
Screenwriter
Liz W. Garcia, Kyle Jarrow
Production Co
Gidden Media, Alloy Entertainment, Embankment Films, Netflix
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 29, 2022
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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