Apple TVThe Quiet American (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques naive American interventionism and its destructive consequences in post-colonial Vietnam, aligning with left-leaning anti-imperialist and anti-interventionist perspectives.
The film features traditional casting for its primary Western roles, with non-Western characters integral to its historical setting. Its narrative, however, offers a clear critique of Western interventionism and the destructive nature of certain traditional identities, particularly through the portrayal of the American character.
Secondary
The film 'The Quiet American' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a heterosexual love triangle and political events in 1950s Vietnam, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity or related themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2002 film adaptation of Graham Greene's novel "The Quiet American" maintains the original genders of all its principal characters as established in the source material. No characters canonically male or female were portrayed as a different gender.
The film is an adaptation of Graham Greene's 1955 novel. The main characters, including Thomas Fowler, Alden Pyle, and Phuong, are portrayed by actors whose races align with their established descriptions in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.7
8.4
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