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The Quiet American

1958·Movie
2h 0min·NR
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Violence boiled in the wake of the quiet American!

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.
Cold War Political ThrillerMoral Ambiguity & CynicismTragic Romance in IndochinaAnti-Colonial CritiqueNoirish Character StudyHistorical Drama of VietnamIntellectual & Dialogue-DrivenSomber & Reflective ToneClassic British CinemaConsequences of Idealism

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Where can I stream The Quiet American?

In the United States, The Quiet American streams on FlixFling, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Quiet American worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Quiet American good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Quiet American?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Quiet American use?

Well-Intentioned ExtremistBut I Read a Book About ItDating What Daddy HatesHeroic BSoDThousand-Yard StareCall-ForwardTake a Third OptionOne Head TallerOne Head TallerLove at First SightSelective ObliviousnessLast-Name Basisand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Well-Intentioned Extremist, But I Read a Book About It, and Dating What Daddy Hates.