The Quiet American

Where to Watch The Quiet American (2002) (Legally)

In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.
Nov 22, 2002 FR 101 min 18A
6.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
331 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2002), without spoilers.

Expect a Romance, Thriller, Drama, War blend, with a runtime close to 101 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.6/10 from about 331 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

vietnam war, journalist, based on novel or book, love triangle, female lover, saigon, indochina, 1950s, indochina war, ho chi minh

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Michael Caine
as Thomas Fowler
Brendan Fraser
as Alden Pyle
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