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The Talented Mr. Ripley
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Directed by Anthony Minghella. With Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTom 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 w…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Talented Mr. Ripley.
MoviHero lists December 25, 1999 as the release date for The Talented Mr. Ripley. Anthony Minghella is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, Gwyneth Paltrow as Marge Sherwood, Jude Law as Dickie Greenleaf, Cate Blanchett as Meredith Logue. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 25, 1999
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime2h 20m
DirectorAnthony Minghella
CastMatt Damon as Tom Ripley, Gwyneth Paltrow as Marge Sherwood, Jude Law as Dickie Greenleaf, Cate Blanchett as Meredith Logue
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Talented Mr. Ripley right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Talented Mr. Ripley runs 2h 20m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 4,364 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary5/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“An intricate web of lies that spirals out of control.”
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“With his son off galavanting around Europe, the wealthy "Greenleaf" (James Rebhorn) happens upon the eponymous character (Matt Damon) whom he charges with travelling -…”
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“I always thought it would be better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody.”
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CAST & CREW
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Anthony MinghellaDirector
Patricia HighsmithWriter
Anthony MinghellaWriter
Sydney PollackProducer
William HorbergProducer
Matt DamonTom Ripley
Gwyneth PaltrowMarge Sherwood
Jude LawDickie Greenleaf
Cate BlanchettMeredith Logue
Philip Seymour HoffmanFreddie Miles
Jack DavenportPeter Smith-Kingsley
James RebhornHerbert Greenleaf
Sergio RubiniInspector Roverini
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherFreddie MilesFreddie Miles appears in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).Open character guide otherMarge SherwoodMarge Sherwood appears in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).Open character guide otherMeredith LogueMeredith Logue appears in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).Open character guide otherDickie GreenleafDickie Greenleaf appears in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).Open character guide otherTom RipleyTom Ripley appears in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).Open character guide
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