Movie · 2005
Is Ripley Under Ground based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Ripley Under Ground is based on the book Ripley Under Ground by Patricia Highsmith (1970).
Ripley Under Ground is part of the Tom Ripley series series.
The movie was released in 2005.
The book behind Ripley Under Ground
Ripley Under Ground
by Patricia Highsmith · first published 1970 · psychological thriller, thriller, crime fiction
1970 novel by Patricia Highsmith.
Tom Ripley series: books by publication date
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955)
- Ripley Under Ground (1970)
- Ripley's Game (1974)
- The Boy Who Followed Ripley (1980)
- Ripley Under Water (1991)
Common questions
Is Ripley Under Ground based on a book?
Yes. Ripley Under Ground is based on the book Ripley Under Ground by Patricia Highsmith (1970).
Who wrote the book Ripley Under Ground is based on?
Ripley Under Ground was written by Patricia Highsmith and first published in 1970.
Is Ripley Under Ground part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Tom Ripley series series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Ripley Under Ground before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's books
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (film, 1999)
- Strangers on a Train (film, 1951)
- Purple Noon (film, 1960)
- Deep Water (film, 2022)
- Ripley (TV, 2024)
- The Two Faces of January (film, 2014)