The Quiet American (2002)
French and English drama film directed by Phillip Noyce
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m 101 min
- Released
- 22 November 2002
- Languages
- English, French, Vietnamese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Quiet American has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). In the US it is rated R. The French film released on 22 November 2002. It is directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser and Do Thi Hai Yen.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Cast
- Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Do Thi Hai Yen, Rade Šerbedžija, Holmes Osborne, Robert Stanton, Tzi Ma, Ngô Quang Hải, Mathias Mlekuz, Lap Phan, Jeff Truman
- Cinematography
- Christopher Doyle
- Editing
- John Scott
- Music
- Craig Armstrong
- Written by
- Christopher Hampton
- Produced by
- William Horberg
- Production
- Miramax
- Distribution
- Miramax, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- AUD 5.34 million
- Award
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- The Quiet American
- Set in
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Country
- Australia, France, Germany, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 22 November 2002
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Quiet American?
The Quiet American has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.
When did The Quiet American release?
The Quiet American released on 22 November 2002.
Who directed The Quiet American?
The Quiet American is directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who is in the cast of The Quiet American?
The cast of The Quiet American includes Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Do Thi Hai Yen, Rade Šerbedžija, Holmes Osborne and Robert Stanton.
Where can I watch The Quiet American online?
The Quiet American streams on Netflix.
How much did The Quiet American earn at the box office?
The Quiet American grossed AUD 5.34 million on a budget of $30 million.
What is The Quiet American rated in the US?
The Quiet American is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Quiet American based on a true story or a book?
The Quiet American is based on The Quiet American.
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