Purple Violets(2007)
A second chance for a first love.
Purple Violets Synopsis
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.
Purple Violets (2007) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Edward Burns, released on April 30, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Selma Blair, Patrick Wilson, Edward Burns and Debra Messing. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Burns
- Writers:
- Edward Burns
- Producers:
- Aaron Lubin, Margot Bridger, Nicole Marra
- Cinematographer:
- William Rexer
- Composer:
- PT Walkley
- Production:
- Wild Ocean Films, Marlboro Road Gang Productions
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Purple Violets (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Purple Violets before you stream it.
Purple Violets Cast & Crew
Main cast
Selma Blair
as Patti Petalson
Patrick Wilson
as Brian Callahan
Edward Burns
as Michael Murphy
Debra Messing
as Kate Scott
Dennis Farina
as Gilmore
Dara Coleman
as Silent Movie Actor
Heather Goldenhersh
as Sassy Party-Goer
- Sarah Hudnut
Sarah Hudnut
as Scare-a Sara
Elizabeth Reaser
as Bernadette
Rosemarie DeWitt
as Murph's Hampton's Fling
Peter Van Wagner
as Mr. Sabatini
PT Walkley
as Singer / Songwriter
Key crew
Directed by Edward Burns, written by Edward Burns, produced by Aaron Lubin, Margot Bridger and Nicole Marra.
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Purple Violets Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 54 ratings.
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Purple Violets – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Purple Violets online?
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Purple Violets (2007) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Purple Violets?
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The main cast of Purple Violets (2007) includes Selma Blair, Patrick Wilson, Edward Burns, Debra Messing and Dennis Farina. The film was directed by Edward Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Purple Violets released?
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Purple Violets was released on April 30, 2007 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Purple Violets worth watching?
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Purple Violets (2007) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Purple Violets?
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Yes. The official Purple Violets trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.