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Purple Violets (2007): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

Purple Violets (2007) movie poster

Purple Violets is a 2007 comedy drama starring Selma Blair as Patti Petalson, Patrick Wilson and Debra Messing. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $126,897 worldwide. Stream it on Kanopy and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Purple Violets (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Purple Violets About?

The premise of Purple Violets without spoilers.

A second chance at first love sparks Patti Petalson’s restless heart. A talented writer stuck in a conventional marriage and job, she yearns to write again. When she meets her former flame, crime novelist Brian Callahan, inspiration returns. Her longtime friend Kate, a blunt schoolteacher who acts as her therapist, helps her face old wounds and new challenges.

Purple Violets Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • color in title
  • two word title
  • chance meeting
  • lawyer friend
  • famous writer
  • writer's block
  • indoor pool
  • new york city
  • manhattan new york city
  • reference to dorothy parker
  • reference to spider man
  • reference to william faulkner
+38 more
  • reference to john grisham
  • reference to f scott fitzgerald
  • reference to john f. kennedy
  • rekindled romance
  • kissing in the rain
  • kissing against the wall
  • passionate kissing
  • private beach
  • schoolteacher
  • music producer
  • lunch date
  • dinner date
  • meet and greet
  • book signing
  • crashing at a friend's place
  • two couples
  • american
  • filmmaker writer director producer
  • hunting for an apartment
  • restaurant chef
  • rekindle old flame
  • couple walking on a beach
  • second chance at love
  • love denied
  • observational humor
  • female realtor
  • reference to seattle washington
  • birthday dinner
  • aspiring female writer
  • unexpected reunion
  • restaurant
  • former lovers
  • bad breakup
  • friendship
  • crime novelist
  • the hamptons long island new york
  • tribeca loft
  • reference to the great american novel
Where to watch

Where to Watch Purple Violets

Stream it on Kanopy and Plex, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Purple Violets Cast & Characters

Selma Blair leads the cast as Patti Petalson, with Patrick Wilson as Brian Callahan and Debra Messing as Kate Scott.

Also Starring in Purple Violets

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Box office

Purple Violets Box Office

Purple Violets grossed $126,897 worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$126.9K

International
$126.9K
Videos

Purple Violets Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Purple Violets.

Purple Violets Trailer
Cars

Cars in Purple Violets

10 cars on screen, including the 1978 Ford Bronco and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 10 cars
  • 1978 Ford Bronco in Purple Violets 1978 Ford Bronco Important role
  • 1998 Ford Crown Victoria in Purple Violets 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Purple Violets 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Purple Violets 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Purple Violets Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Just You” and “Mor Menekşeler”.

Also known as
  • Just You
  • Mor Menekşeler
  • Purpurové květy
  • Bíbor violák
  • Одноклассники
  • סיגליות
  • 紫罗兰
  • Segunda Chance Para o Amor
  • 퍼플 바이올렛

Seen Purple Violets?

FAQ

Purple Violets FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Purple Violets, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Purple Violets?

Purple Violets runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Purple Violets released?

Purple Violets was released on April 30, 2007.

Who is in the cast of Purple Violets?

Purple Violets stars Selma Blair as Patti Petalson, Patrick Wilson as Brian Callahan and Debra Messing as Kate Scott, among 18 credited actors.

Where can I watch Purple Violets?

In the US, Purple Violets is streaming on Kanopy, Plex and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Purple Violets make at the box office?

Purple Violets grossed $126,897 worldwide.

Does Purple Violets have a post-credit scene?

No. Purple Violets has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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