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MyCinema has not rated The Talented Mr. Ripley for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Talented Mr. Ripley in the US?

The Talented Mr. Ripley streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, and 6 more and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Talented Mr. Ripley?

The Talented Mr. Ripley runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Is The Talented Mr. Ripley suitable for kids?

The Talented Mr. Ripley is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19992h 20mThriller / Crime / Drama

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Name: The Talented Mr. Ripley
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1999-12-25
Duration: 140 min

How far would you go to become someone else.

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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The Talented Mr. Ripley at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 20m

At 2h 20m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and drama.

US availability

9 subscriptions · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 9 subscription services: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4,336 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Talented Mr. Ripley tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 20m.
It is included with Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, and 6 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4,336 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Talented Mr. Ripley

Is The Talented Mr. Ripley scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Talented Mr. Ripley for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Talented Mr. Ripley in the US?: The Talented Mr. Ripley streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, and 6 more and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Talented Mr. Ripley?: The Talented Mr. Ripley runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley suitable for kids?: The Talented Mr. Ripley is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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