The Purple Sea (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, The Purple Sea is a drama, romance and history film directed by Donatella Maiorca, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.
Who’s in it. The Purple Sea stars Valeria Solarino as Angela / Angelo, Isabella Ragonese as Sara, Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Agnese and Ester Cucinotti as Concetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Purple Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon 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 The Purple Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purple Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purple Sea (2009)?
- In US, The Purple Sea is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon 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 The Purple Sea worth watching?
- The Purple Sea holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purple Sea?
- The Purple Sea stars Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Ester Cucinotti and Giselda Volodi.
- When was The Purple Sea released?
- The Purple Sea was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.