Purple Violets (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2007, Purple Violets is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Edward Burns, running about 103 minutes. “A second chance for a first love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan, a successful crime novelist. Kate is Patti's best friend since college; she's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.
Who’s in it. Purple Violets stars Selma Blair as Patti Petalson, Patrick Wilson as Brian Callahan, Edward Burns as Michael Murphy and Debra Messing as Kate Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Purple Violets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and 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 Violets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple Violets tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purple Violets (2007)?
- In US, Purple Violets is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Violets worth watching?
- Purple Violets holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purple Violets?
- Purple Violets stars Selma Blair, Patrick Wilson, Edward Burns, Debra Messing and Dennis Farina.
- When was Purple Violets released?
- Purple Violets was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.