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Purple Noon

1960·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: , but gripping, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Passion at ten. Envy at eleven. Murder at noon.

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.
Psychological Crime ThrillerIdentity & DeceptionEuropean ArthouseManipulative ProtagonistSun-Drenched SettingSuspenseful NarrativeClassic French CinemaCharismatic VillainMoral Ambiguity

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Where can I stream Purple Noon?

In the United States, Purple Noon streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Purple Noon worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%).

Is Purple Noon okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Purple Noon?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Purple Noon in English?

FrenchEnglishItalian

No, it was made in French, with some English and Italian.

What tropes does Purple Noon use?

Creator CameoAnimated Credits OpeningI Need a Freaking DrinkAdaptational Alternate EndingChekhov's GunSlobs Versus SnobsWord Salad TitleDisposing of a BodyTranslation ConventionAdaptation Name ChangeThe CameoMurder the Hypotenuseand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Creator Cameo, Animated Credits Opening, and I Need a Freaking Drink.