Purple Noon (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1960, Purple Noon is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by René Clément, running about 115 minutes. “Passion at ten. Envy at eleven. Murder at noon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.
Who’s in it. Purple Noon stars Alain Delon as Tom Ripley, Maurice Ronet as Philippe Greenleaf, Marie Laforêt as Marge Duval and Erno Crisa as Inspector Riccordi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Purple Noon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purple Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple Noon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purple Noon (1960)?
- In US, Purple Noon is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Purple Noon worth watching?
- Purple Noon holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Purple Noon?
- Purple Noon stars Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforêt, Erno Crisa and Frank Latimore.
- When was Purple Noon released?
- Purple Noon was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.