The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 drama thriller directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow. It is based on The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $138 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It won 2 awards from 18 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on MGM Plus and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Talented Mr. Ripley About?
The premise of The Talented Mr. Ripley without spoilers, adapted from The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the idyllic Italian setting of the late 1950s, Tom Ripley becomes captivated by the privileged life of Dickie Greenleaf. Hired by Dickie's father to persuade him to return home, Ripley finds himself increasingly drawn to Dickie’s wealth and carefree existence. As Ripley becomes entangled in Dickie's world, he develops a dangerous obsession and will resort to extreme measures to obtain the lifestyle he desires.
The Talented Mr. Ripley Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexual
- gay character
- gay subtext
- bisexuality
- sociopath
- gay
- italy
- playboy
- friendship
- bisexual man
- neo noir
- nudity
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- false identity
- man wears eyeglasses
- brief male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- sexual attraction
- friendship between men
- 1950s
- forgery
- venice italy
- love triangle
- bisexual
- saxophone
- psychopath
- san remo italy
- rome italy
- bathtub
- assumed identity
- mistaken identity
- rejection
- lgbt character
- psychopathic killer
- sex on a yacht
- lgbt cinema
- tom ripley character
- bitterness
- serial murder
- living out of a suitcase
- four word title
- seduction failure
- vito russo test passed
- car
- italian car
- convertible
- alfa romeo
- alfa romeo motor vehicle
- bus
- fiat
- fiat motor vehicle
Where to Watch The Talented Mr. Ripley
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The Talented Mr. Ripley Cast
Matt Damon leads the cast, with Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow. Directed by Anthony Minghella.
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Director Anthony Minghella
The Talented Mr. Ripley Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Talented Mr. Ripley 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
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TMDB 72% User score
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The Talented Mr. Ripley Plot Summary
What happens in The Talented Mr. Ripley from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tom Ripley, portrayed by Matt Damon, is a young man navigating the harsh realities of late 1950s New York City, where he relies on his dubious skills in forgery, deception, and impersonation to survive. His life takes an unexpected turn when, while working as a restroom attendant in a luxurious Manhattan hotel, he meets a Princeton graduate who offers him payment to fill in as a pianist at an alumni party, having just suffered a hand injury. Accepting the offer becomes a pivotal moment for Ripley.
Full summary
The whole story of The Talented Mr. Ripley, scene by scene
The Talented Mr. Ripley Box Office & Budget
The Talented Mr. Ripley grossed $138 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $81.3 million came from the US and Canada and $56.7 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$138M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $81.3M
- International
- $56.7M
- Budget
- $40M
The Talented Mr. Ripley Awards & Nominations
The Talented Mr. Ripley won 2 awards from 18 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2000, with 1 win from 7 nominations.
2 wins18 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2000 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Jude Law
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay – Anthony Minghella
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Direction – Anthony Minghella
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Critics' Choice 2000 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Composer
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Golden Globes 2000 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Anthony Minghella
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Matt Damon
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Jude Law
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Oscars 2000 5 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Jude Law
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) – Anthony Minghella
The Talented Mr. Ripley Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Talented Mr. Ripley.
How Well Do You Know The Talented Mr. Ripley?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What occupation does Tom Ripley initially hold in New York City?
Cars in The Talented Mr. Ripley
19 cars on screen, including the 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider and the Fiat 626 RNL.
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1957 Piaggio Vespa 150 VB1 Important role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ripley, Ripley’s Game and Ripley Under Ground.
The Talented Mr. Ripley FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The Talented Mr. Ripley, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was The Talented Mr. Ripley released?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was released on December 24, 1999.
Who directed The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was directed by Anthony Minghella.
More films by Anthony Minghella Who is in the cast of The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley stars Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Where can I watch The Talented Mr. Ripley?
In the US, The Talented Mr. Ripley is streaming on MGM Plus, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Talented Mr. Ripley make at the box office?
The Talented Mr. Ripley grossed $138 million worldwide ($81.3 million domestic, $56.7 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is The Talented Mr. Ripley rated?
The Talented Mr. Ripley has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley based on a book?
Yes. The Talented Mr. Ripley is adapted from The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith.
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