The Quiet American (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1958, The Quiet American is a thriller, drama, war and romance film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 120 minutes. “Violence boiled in the wake of the quiet American!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Quiet American stars Audie Murphy as The American, Michael Redgrave as Thomas Fowler, Claude Dauphin as Inspector Vigot and Giorgia Moll as Phuong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Quiet American has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. 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 (1958)?
- In US, The Quiet American is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. 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 5.8 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 Audie Murphy, Michael Redgrave, Claude Dauphin, Giorgia Moll and Yoko Tani.
- When was The Quiet American released?
- The Quiet American was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.