The Talented Mr. Ripley 1999 Film Movie Poster

The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 American psychological thriller film directed by Anthony Minghella. 1 It is based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. 2 The film stars Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, Jude Law as Dickie Greenleaf, Gwyneth Paltrow as Marge Sherwood, Cate Blanchett as Meredith Logue, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Freddie Miles. 3 4 The film tells the story of Tom Ripley, a young man who is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a wealthy playboy. 5 However, Tom becomes obsessed with Dickie and his lifestyle, and eventually murders him and assumes his identity. 1 The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor for Law, and Best Original Score