Purple Hearts (2022)

Kernel Score: 91% · 2,835 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Romance, Drama

Released: 2022-07-29

Runtime: 122 minutes

Is Purple Hearts worth watching?

Worth watching. A fake-marriage romance with a heart, well liked by viewers. The leads are charming and the music is good, though it follows the genre formula and leans sentimental.

Watch it if you

  • like romances with a hook
  • enjoy songs woven into the story
  • are happy to cry a little

Skip it if you

  • dislike predictable romance
  • want a deep story

Best for: Cosy date night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Purple Hearts

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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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Director

Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum

Cast

  • Sofia Carson as Cassie Salazar
  • Nicholas Galitzine as Luke Marrow
  • John Harlan Kim as Toby
  • Chosen Jacobs as Frankie
  • Anthony Ippolito as Johnno
  • Linden Ashby as Jacob Marrow
  • Kat Cunning as Nora
  • Nicholas Duvernay as Armando
  • Scott Deckert as Jacob Marrow Jr
  • Kendall Chappell as Mila

Purple Hearts FAQ

Is Purple Hearts worth watching?

Worth watching. A fake-marriage romance with a heart, well liked by viewers. The leads are charming and the music is good, though it follows the genre formula and leans sentimental.

Where can I watch Purple Hearts?

In the US you can stream Purple Hearts on Netflix.

What is Purple Hearts rated?

Purple Hearts is rated PG-13.

What movies are like Purple Hearts?

If you liked Purple Hearts, try The Lucky One, Life in a Year, A Walk in the Clouds and From Here to Eternity.