Purple Hearts (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Purple Hearts is a drama, war and romance film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 116 minutes. “Dr. Don Jardian. Age: 29. Surgeon. Drafted. Vietnam. Nothing could have prepared him for the danger, the fear, the violence ... or the woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love while serving in Vietnam during the war. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare.
Who’s in it. Purple Hearts stars Ken Wahl as Don Jardian, Cheryl Ladd as Deborah Solomon, Stephen Lee as Wizard and Annie McEnroe as Hallaway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Purple Hearts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purple Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple Hearts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purple Hearts (1984)?
- In US, Purple Hearts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Purple Hearts worth watching?
- Purple Hearts holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purple Hearts?
- Purple Hearts stars Ken Wahl, Cheryl Ladd, Stephen Lee, Annie McEnroe and Paul McCrane.
- When was Purple Hearts released?
- Purple Hearts was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.