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Purple Noon

Seen it?

1960 | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved L.A. Confidential or Casino, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 139K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by René Clément

  • Alain DelonTom Ripley
  • Marie LaforêtMarge Duval
  • Maurice RonetPhilippe Greenleaf
  • Erno CrisaInspector Riccordi
  • Frank LatimoreO'Brien
  • Billy KearnsFreddy Miles
  • Ave NinchiSignora Gianna
  • Viviane ChantelBelgian Lady
  • Nerio BernardiAgency Director
  • Barbel FangerMr. Greenleaf