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The Quiet American

“In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.”

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 347 votes

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.

Release date
Nov 22, 2002
Original language
English
Origin
Australia, United Kingdom, United States

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Where to Stream The Quiet American by Country

United States
Streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, HooplaRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video FreeRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
India
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada
Rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies, Amazon Video
Australia
Streaming on SBS On DemandRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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The Quiet American release dates by country

The Quiet American was released in cinemas on Nov 22, 2002 (United States).

World premiere: Sep 9, 2002

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United StatesNov 22, 2002—R
United KingdomNov 29, 2002—15
IrelandNov 29, 2002—15
PortugalJan 31, 2003——
IsraelFeb 27, 2003Feb 5, 2026—
GermanyMay 22, 2003—12
TürkiyeMay 30, 2003——
CzechiaJun 12, 2003—12+

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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