1999 Thriller With Five Oscar Nominations Leaves Netflix This Week

Anthony Minghella's acclaimed 1999 thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley will be leaving Netflix later this week after a lengthy stay on the streaming platform.

The movie—inspired by Patricia Highsmith's novel of the same name—tells the story of an ambitious young man who travels to Europe to convince a wealthy heir to return to the U.S, but gets caught up in his lavish lifestyle and does everything in his power to keep him there.

The Talented Mr. Ripley will disappear from Netflix on March 13, 2026.

'The Talented Mr. Ripley' Is A Classic '90s Thriller

The Talented Mr. Ripley has endured for so many years as a staple of '90s cinema thanks to its gripping performances, twisty narrative, and sun-soaked visuals. Much like the book it's based on, the film offers a shocking, unpredictable story that moves with fast-paced momentum to keep the viewer (or reader) on the edge of their seat.

The film stars Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow in the lead roles, with Damon playing the titular con artist who becomes enamored with Law & Platrow's young socialites. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Cate Blanchett also feature in memorable supporting roles.

Matt Damon was coming hot off the heels of his Academy Award success with Good Will Hunting two years prior, which made The Talented Mr. Ripley one of the most talked-about movies of 1999. He received widespread acclaim for his performance, cementing him as a true movie star rather than a fluke success.

As it happened, Damon would find himself back at the Academy Awards for The Talented Mr. Ripley, where the film received five nominations including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Supporting Actor for Jude Law—who won the BAFTA Award in the same category.

When it leaves Netflix on March 13, The Talented Mr. Ripley will only be available to stream on Amazon Prime with an MGM+ subscription, or via Paramount Plus with a relevant subscription. It can also be purchased or rented on any major VOD platform, including Prime Video and Apple TV.