Ripley's Game (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2002, Ripley's Game is a thriller and crime film directed by Liliana Cavani, running about 110 minutes. “Older. Wiser. More Talented.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Ripley - cool, urbane, wealthy, and murderous - lives in a villa in the Veneto with Luisa, his harpsichord-playing girlfriend. A former business associate from Berlin's underworld pays a call asking Ripley's help in killing a rival. Ripley - ever a student of human nature - initiates a game to turn a mild and innocent local picture framer into a hit man. The artisan, Jonathan Trevanny, who's dying of cancer, has a wife, young son, and little to leave them. If Ripley draws Jonathan into the game, can Ripley maintain control? Does it stop at one killing? What if Ripley develops a conscience?
Who’s in it. Ripley's Game stars John Malkovich as Tom Ripley, Ray Winstone as Reeves, Uwe Mansshardt as Terry and Hanns Zischler as Art Dealer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ripley's Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ripley's Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ripley's Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ripley's Game (2002)?
- In US, Ripley's Game is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ripley's Game worth watching?
- Ripley's Game holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ripley's Game?
- Ripley's Game stars John Malkovich, Ray Winstone, Uwe Mansshardt, Hanns Zischler and Paolo Paoloni.
- When was Ripley's Game released?
- Ripley's Game was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.