Pure Hearts (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2006, Pure Hearts is a drama film directed by Kenneth Kainz, running about 82 minutes. “To Kriss, the World is Black and White. Until you explore it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To the mentally ill Kriss, the world is divided up into 'good and evil', just like in the old B&W melodrama, 'Pure Hearts', which Kriss and his fellow patient, Willy, spend their days repeatedly watching at the psychiatric ward. To Kriss this film is the bible. One day after a serious conflict with one of the hospital's other patients their viewing rights are retracted. Kriss is deeply frustrated by this, until he realises that Linda, the young girl in the film, actually exists in the shape of the film's star, the actress Ulla Vilstrup. Setting fire to the hospital, Kriss and Willy escape into the night, determined to find her, because life is what you make of it.
Who’s in it. Pure Hearts stars Anders Matthesen as Kriss, Laura Bro as Linda / Charlotte, Morten Suurballe as Willy and Lisbet Dahl as Mor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Pure Hearts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pure Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pure Hearts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pure Hearts (2006)?
- In GB, Pure Hearts is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pure Hearts worth watching?
- Pure Hearts holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pure Hearts?
- Pure Hearts stars Anders Matthesen, Laura Bro, Morten Suurballe, Lisbet Dahl and Helle Hertz.
- When was Pure Hearts released?
- Pure Hearts was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.