Purple Heart (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2005, Purple Heart is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Bill Birrell, running about 90 minutes. “The True Horror of War...is What We Do to Ourselves” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. PURPLE HEART tells of a clean-up effort after a covert mission gone wrong. It is the story of Colonel Allen, the leader of a new, elite military unit designed for covert operations. His first mission: assassinate Saddam Hussein prior to the beginning of the 2003 Iraq War. Sgt. Oscar Padilla is the sniper chosen for the mission targeting Hussein. Unfortunately the mission is compromised; Padilla is captured and tortured by the Iraqis.
Who’s in it. Purple Heart stars William Sadler as Colonel Allen, Demetrius Navarro as Oscar Padilla, Mel Harris as Dr. Harrison and Ed Lauter as Civilian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Purple Heart has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purple Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple Heart tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purple Heart (2005)?
- In US, Purple Heart is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Purple Heart worth watching?
- Purple Heart holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purple Heart?
- Purple Heart stars William Sadler, Demetrius Navarro, Mel Harris, Ed Lauter and Emilio Rivera.
- When was Purple Heart released?
- Purple Heart was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.