Writing
Patricia Highsmith
- Titles
- 30movies5TV shows
- Career
Active from 1951 to 2024, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
64/100
- Highest rated
Strangers on a Train87/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime7.6average 3.7
- Psychological8.5average 5.6
- Mystery6.7average 4.1
- Tension7.8average 6.0
- Eroticism3.4average 1.8
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Uncanny3.9average 2.5
- Wit & Wordplay5.0average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome0.7, average 3.3
- Situational Comedy0.7, average 2.7
- Physical Comedy0.6, average 2.4
- Coming of Age1.3, average 3.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Psychological Thriller 8
- Character Study 6
- Moral Ambiguity 6
- Character-Driven 3
- Slow-Burn Suspense 3
- European Setting 3
- Slow-Burn Tension 3
- Moral Corruption 2
- Intricate Plot 2
- Suspenseful Narrative 2
- European Cinema 2
- Twist Endings 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Cate BlanchettActorThe Talented Mr. Ripley, Carol
Maurice RonetActorPurple Noon, Enough Rope
Robby MüllerCinematographerThe American Friend, The Glass Cell
Hans W. GeißendörferWriterEdith's Diary, The Glass Cell- JJürgen KnieperComposerThe American Friend, Edith's Diary
- PPeter PrzygoddaEditorThe American Friend, The Glass Cell
Jeff DannaComposerRipley Under Ground, The Cry of the Owl
Jon HarrisEditorRipley's Game, The Two Faces of January
Movies and TV shows
28Type
2020s
1 title · average score 44
Novel
2010s
4 titles · average score 64
Novel
Short Story
2000s
4 titles · average score 52
Original Concept
