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In the United States, The Purple Sea streams on Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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A , romance movie: .
Good for date night · friends night · teens
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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.
Historical RomanceLGBTQ+ NarrativeComing-of-Age DramaGender Identity ExplorationFamily ConflictSocially RelevantResilience & LovePeriod PieceItalian Cinema
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Is The Purple Sea worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7).
Is The Purple Sea good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The Purple Sea plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Purple Sea in English?
Italian
No, it was made in Italian.