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The Talented Mr. Ripley
File:The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).jpg Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Anthony Minghella
Screenplay by	Anthony Minghella
Based on	The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Produced by	Sydney Pollack, William Horberg, Tom Sternberg
Starring	Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Cinematography	John Seale
Edited by	Walter Murch
Music by	Gabriel Yared
Production companies	Miramax Films, Paramount Pictures
Distributed by	{{Film-distributor}}, {{Film-distributor}}
Release date	December 25, 1999 (1999-12-25) (United States)
Running time	139 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$40 million
Box office	$128.8 million

The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Anthony Minghella. The film is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel of the same name, the first in her Ripliad series. The movie stars Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, a young man who travels to Italy to befriend and ultimately impersonate the wealthy Dickie Greenleaf, played by Jude Law. The film also features Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in supporting roles.

Plot

The film follows Tom Ripley, a young man struggling to make a living in 1950s New York City. He is mistaken for an old acquaintance of the wealthy Greenleaf family, who offer him a paid trip to Italy to convince their son, Dickie Greenleaf, to return home. Tom accepts the offer and, upon arrival, ingratiates himself with Dickie and his girlfriend, Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow). As Tom becomes infatuated with Dickie's luxurious lifestyle, he begins to manipulate those around him, leading to increasingly dangerous situations. He ultimately kills Dickie and assumes his identity. Tom must then navigate a complex web of lies, deceit, and murder to maintain his new persona.

Reception

The Talented Mr. Ripley received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its screenplay, performances, and atmosphere. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $128.8 million worldwide against a budget of $40 million. It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Anthony Minghella, Best Supporting Actor for Jude Law, and Best Original Score for Gabriel Yared.

Legacy

The film has maintained a strong following and is often considered one of the best adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's work. Its success helped to cement the careers of Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jude Law as leading actors in Hollywood. In 2021, Showtime announced a television adaptation of the Ripliad series titled Ripley, with Andrew Scott portraying Tom Ripley.