

The Quiet American (2002)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Quiet American
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | YouTube, Amazon Video | YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +4 |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Quiet American in 36 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Quiet American about?
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. The Quiet American is a Romance, Thriller, Drama, War movie, released on 2002-11-22, runtime 101 minutes.
Is The Quiet American worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Quiet American 6.6 out of 10 from 351 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Quiet American?
In the United States, The Quiet American streams on fuboTV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Phillip Noyce
Cast
- 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
- Robert Stanton as Joe Tunney
- Holmes Osborne as Bill Granger
- Ngo Quang Hai as General Thế
- Ferdinand Hoang as Mr. Muoi
- Pham Thi Mai Hoa as Phuong's Sister
- Mathias Mlekuz as French Captain
- Kevin Tran as Watch Tower Soldier
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Sources
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