Skip to content
Poster for The Quiet American
TMDB20021h 41mRomance / Thriller / Drama / War

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 naรฏve U.S. official also begins vying for her attention. In retaliation, Fowler informs the communists that the American is selling arms to their enemy.

TMDB audience score

Based on 349 votes

Saved only on this device unless you sign in.

Availability

Where to watch in the US

change

Provider listings are supplied by JustWatch through TMDB. Verify pricing and availability before renting or subscribing.

MyCinema quick facts

The Quiet American at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length ยท 1h 41m

At 1h 41m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Romance ยท Thriller ยท Drama ยท War

TMDB files it under romance, thriller, drama, and war.

US availability

1 subscription ยท 2 free ยท 5 to rent ยท 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: fuboTV. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 349 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Quiet American tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 41m.
  • It is included with fuboTV in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 349 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Quiet American?

The scare meter is MyCinema's own rating, given by a person who has watched the film. It is not a TMDB score.

Not rated yet, vote below.

Did The Quiet American scare you?

No votes yet. Be the first.

Questions about The Quiet American

Is The Quiet American scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Quiet American for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a romance, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Quiet American in the US?
The Quiet American streams on fuboTV, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Quiet American?
The Quiet American runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Is The Quiet American suitable for kids?
The Quiet American is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

Next movie

Cutter's Way

1981, 1h 49m

Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.

Open Cutter's Way