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2026 · DRAMA, CRIME, THRILLER
A Talent for Murder
A young man travels from New York to Switzerland to try to persuade acclaimed thriller writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final installment of her Tom Ripley series, with his efforts gradually turning more sinister.
Availability
Where to watch A Talent for Murder
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Official trailer for A Talent for Murder, via VVS Films. Open on YouTube
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Editor’s note
Should you watch A Talent for Murder?
A Talent for Murder (2026) is best described as drama. A young man travels from New York to Switzerland to try to persuade acclaimed thriller writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final installment of her Tom Ripley series, with his efforts gradually turning more sinister.
Directed by Anton Corbijn. Lead cast: Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich, Olivia Cooke.
The runtime is 1h 46m, 6 ratings average 7.5/10.
Skip it if drama rarely works for you; the upside is elsewhere.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
A Talent for Murder details
- Release date
- September 27, 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- US certification
- R
- Original language
- EN
- Box office
- $717,864
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
At a glance: A Talent for Murder runs 1h 46m, was directed by Anton Corbijn, opened in US cinemas on September 27, 2026, has 1 licensed option across 1 region tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
7.5/106 ratings
A Talent for Murder sits at 7.5 out of 10 from 6 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $718K.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
FAQ
A Talent for Murder — common questions
Is A Talent for Murder worth watching?
Audiences rate it 7.5/10 from 6 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed A Talent for Murder and who stars in it?
Directed by Anton Corbijn. Starring Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich.
How long is A Talent for Murder?
A Talent for Murder runs 1h 46m.
Where can I watch A Talent for Murder?
Official options are listed for United States. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was A Talent for Murder released?
2026-10-23 (Released).
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