The Quiet American
“In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.”
Cynical British journalist Fowler falls in love with a young Vietnamese woman but is dismayed when a naïve U.S. official also begins vying for her attention. In retaliation, Fowler informs the communists that the American is selling arms to their enemy.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Mercado Play | Google Play Movies |
About The Quiet American
The Quiet American is a 2002 English-language romance, thriller and drama film directed by Phillip Noyce. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Đỗ Thị Hải Yến. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, Hoopla.
The Quiet American was produced by Mirage Enterprises, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions, and Giai Phong Film Studio and made in France and Germany. It was released on November 22, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $28 million worldwide.
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Writers
- Robert Schenkkan, Christopher Hampton
- Release date
- November 22, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $28 million
- Production
- Mirage Enterprises, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions, Giai Phong Film Studio
The Quiet American cast & crew
The Quiet American was directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Robert Schenkkan and Christopher Hampton.
The cast features Michael Caine as Thomas Fowler, Brendan Fraser as Alden Pyle, Đỗ Thị Hải Yến as Phuong, Tzi Ma as Hinh, Rade Šerbedžija as Inspector Vigot, and Robert Stanton as Joe Tunney.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Armstrong, cinematography is by Christopher Doyle, and it was produced by Matthias Deyle and William Horberg.
Is The Quiet American worth watching?
The Quiet American holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 331 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, thriller, and drama, The Quiet American is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Quiet American
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Cast of The Quiet American
Michael Caine
Thomas Fowler
Brendan Fraser
Alden Pyle
Đỗ Thị Hải Yến
Phuong
Tzi Ma
Hinh
Rade Šerbedžija
Inspector Vigot
Robert Stanton
Joe Tunney
Holmes Osborne
Bill Granger
Ngo Quang Hai
General Thế
Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Muoi
Pham Thi Mai Hoa
Phuong's Sister
Mathias Mlekuz
French Captain
Kevin Tran
Watch Tower Soldier
The Quiet American — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Quiet American in United States?
The Quiet American is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Quiet American on fuboTV?
Yes — The Quiet American is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Quiet American in?
The Quiet American is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Quiet American?
The Quiet American runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Quiet American rated?
The Quiet American is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 331 ratings.
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