The Talented Mr. Ripley leaves audiences guessing after every scene, but the only unanswered question is whether or not Tom is gay. The subversive period piece movie has intrigued audiences for decades, extending its influence across various media platforms. Initially a 1955 novel by Patricia Highsmith, the story of Tom Ripley has been adapted into multiple films and series, the most notable being the 1999 film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow. The story revolves around Tom Ripley, a character of complex motivations and questionable morals who becomes embroiled in a life of deceit, identity theft, and murder.

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