A Talent for Murder
“The end is where the plotting begins.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-03
Top Cast
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Helen Mirren
Patricia Highsmith
Alden Ehrenreich
Edward Ridgeway
Olivia Cooke
Clementine Balfour
Juliet Stevenson
Peggy
James Faulkner
Douglas Balfour
Brid Brennan
Kathryn Grierson
Maddalena Vallecchi Williams
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Luca Ferrini
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Alma Leiberg
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Enrico Mutti
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
- Screenplay & Story
- Joanna Murray-Smith
- Original Title
- A Talent for Murder
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Lunar Pictures, Lucky Red, Zurich Avenue, LD Entertainment, Magnolia Mae Films, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Brouhaha Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anton Corbijn
Joanna Murray-Smith
Robbie Ryan
Andrew Hulme
Gabrielle Tana, Kurt Martin, Jim Robison, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason
Department Leadership Roster
Anton Corbijn
Director
Gabrielle Tana
Producer
Kurt Martin
Producer
Jim Robison
Producer
Joanna Murray-Smith
Screenplay
Troy Lum
Producer
Andrew Mason
Producer
Dimitri Capuani
Production Design
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Karl Spoerri
Producer
Luke Randolph
Producer
Andrea Occhipinti
Producer
Andrew Hulme
Editor
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Talent for Murder
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What is A Talent for Murder about?
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.
Who directed A Talent for Murder?
A Talent for Murder was directed by Anton Corbijn.
Who stars in A Talent for Murder?
The principal cast of A Talent for Murder includes Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich, Olivia Cooke, Juliet Stevenson, James Faulkner.
When was A Talent for Murder released and how long is it?
A Talent for Murder was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Talent for Murder?
A Talent for Murder holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).