Purple Hearts

Two young artists pretend to be married as a favor to a Marine about to ship out. Cassie Salazar, an aspiring musician, agrees to the arrangement to secure funding for her dream and to support Luke Marrow, a decorated but wary recruit. What starts as a pragmatic pact soon reshapes their lives when real danger and loss test the limits of trust between them. As the fake relationship tightens into something warmer, the lines between obligation and affection blur. They navigate shared secrets, stubborn pride, and the pressure of duty while a looming deployment changes the stakes for both of them. Cassie hopes to break through as a musician while Luke wrestles with duty and danger, and unexpected tenderness blooms.

Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, Purple Hearts draws from a screenplay by Kyle Jarrow and Liz W Garcia and was released on Netflix in 2022. The film blends pop romance with a wartime backdrop headlined by Carson and Galitzine.

Box office data are not publicly reported for this Netflix title, reflecting the platform's streaming first strategy. The emphasis is on audience reach and the ability to attract viewers across different regions rather than theatrical grosses worldwide and streaming platforms.

On social media Purple Hearts became a talking point for fans who connected with the music centric romance and the contrast between duty and desire. It joined a wave of streaming romances that place character chemistry at the heart of the plot while keeping a grounded emotional core for viewers.

Critics generally praised the chemistry between Carson and Galitzine, with reviewers noting that the film uses a marriage of convenience to explore ambition, loyalty, and resilience. It treats grief and sacrifice honestly while grounding romance in stakes. Its tone blends warmth with realism and will appeal to viewers seeking romance.