The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
A calculating young man worms his way into an idyllic life, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity and murder.
Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.
How intense is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Talented Mr. Ripley feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Talented Mr. Ripley
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Is The Talented Mr. Ripley for you?
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley scary?
Only a little. The Talented Mr. Ripley has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley runs 2h 20m.
Where can I stream The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley is streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+.
Does The Talented Mr. Ripley have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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