💜 Purple Hearts (2022)
Purple Hearts is a romantic drama directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, based on Tess Wakefield’s novel. It stars Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine in a story about a struggling singer-songwriter and a Marine who enter a marriage of convenience for healthcare and financial support. Their pretend relationship becomes real when tragedy deepens their bond :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Stars: Sofia Carson (Cassie), Nicholas Galitzine (Luke), Chosen Jacobs, Linden Ashby :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Genre: Romance / Drama / Music
- Runtime: 122 minutes
- Release Date: July 29, 2022 (Netflix) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
📝 Plot Summary:
Cassie, a Type 1 diabetic and aspiring musician, marries Luke, a Marine with financial and personal struggles, in exchange for health benefits. As they navigate military life, unexpected events—including an IED injury and a rising music career—blur the line between their fake and genuine love :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
“When tragedy strikes, the line between what’s real and what’s pretend begins to blur.” :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
🏆 Reception & Impact:
- One of Netflix’s most-watched films of 2022—over 230 million hours streamed :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Rotten Tomatoes score: 33% critics, 69% audience :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Critics praised the lead performances but critiqued clichés and a pro-military undertone :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Sofia Carson tweaked diabetes portrayal and romance metaphors; faced both praise and backlash :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}