The Quiet Man (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1952, The Quiet Man is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 129 minutes. “Action... Excitement... Romance... Fill the Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
Who’s in it. The Quiet Man stars John Wayne as Sean Thornton, Maureen O'Hara as Mary Kate Danaher, Victor McLaglen as Squire 'Red' Will Danaher and Barry Fitzgerald as Michaleen Oge Flynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Quiet Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quiet Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quiet Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quiet Man (1952)?
- In US, The Quiet Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Quiet Man worth watching?
- The Quiet Man holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Quiet Man?
- The Quiet Man stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald and Ward Bond.
- When was The Quiet Man released?
- The Quiet Man was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.