The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1999, The Talented Mr. Ripley is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Anthony Minghella, running about 139 minutes. “How far would you go to become someone else?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Talented Mr. Ripley stars Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, Gwyneth Paltrow as Marge Sherwood, Jude Law as Dickie Greenleaf and Cate Blanchett as Meredith Logue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Talented Mr. Ripley has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $128.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Talented Mr. Ripley page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Talented Mr. Ripley tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)?
- In US, The Talented Mr. Ripley is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Talented Mr. Ripley worth watching?
- The Talented Mr. Ripley holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Talented Mr. Ripley?
- The Talented Mr. Ripley stars Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- When was The Talented Mr. Ripley released?
- The Talented Mr. Ripley was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.