The Quiet American (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, The Quiet American is a thriller, drama, war and romance film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 101 minutes. “In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In early 1950s Vietnam, a young American becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle when he falls for the beautiful mistress of a British journalist. As war is waged around them, the trio sinks deeper into a world of drugs, passion, and betrayal where nothing is as it seems.
Who’s in it. The Quiet American stars Michael Caine as Thomas Fowler, Brendan Fraser as Alden Pyle, Do Thi Hai Yen as Phuong and Tzi Ma as Hinh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Quiet American has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 American page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quiet American tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quiet American (2002)?
- In US, The Quiet American is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 American worth watching?
- The Quiet American holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quiet American?
- The Quiet American stars Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Do Thi Hai Yen, Tzi Ma and Rade Šerbedžija.
- When was The Quiet American released?
- The Quiet American was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.