The Quiet American
Directed by Phillip Noyce
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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Top cast
Michael Caine
Thomas Fowler
Brendan Fraser
Alden Pyle
Đỗ Thị Hải Yến
Phuong
Tzi Ma
Hinh
Rade Šerbedžija
Inspector Vigot
Robert Stanton
Joe Tunney
Holmes Osborne
Bill Granger
Ngo Quang Hai
General Thế
Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Muoi
Pham Thi Mai Hoa
Phuong's Sister
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Quiet American online?
As of September 20, 2026, The Quiet American is available to stream on fuboTV, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Quiet American on Netflix?
No — The Quiet American is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, Kanopy, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy The Quiet American online?
Yes. In United States, The Quiet American can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Quiet American?
As of September 20, 2026, The Quiet American is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
