Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, Trapped in a Purple Haze is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Eric Laneuville, running about 95 minutes. “When love becomes an addiction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake.
Who’s in it. Trapped in a Purple Haze stars JoBeth Williams as Sophie Hanson, Hayden Christensen as Orin Krieg, Carly Pope as Molly White and Jonathan Jackson as Max Hanson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Trapped in a Purple Haze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trapped in a Purple Haze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trapped in a Purple Haze tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000)?
- In US, Trapped in a Purple Haze is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trapped in a Purple Haze worth watching?
- Trapped in a Purple Haze holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trapped in a Purple Haze?
- Trapped in a Purple Haze stars JoBeth Williams, Hayden Christensen, Carly Pope, Jonathan Jackson and Robin Dunne.
- When was Trapped in a Purple Haze released?
- Trapped in a Purple Haze was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.