The Quiet Man (1952)
Kernel Score: 80% · 596 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1952-07-21
Runtime: 129 minutes
Where to watch The Quiet Man
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
The Quiet Man parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Quiet Man is a classic NR romantic comedy-drama about an American finding love and conflict in rural Ireland.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a notable fistfight and temper-driven conflict as part of its story, per keywords.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Beer and pub culture feature as part of the Irish countryside setting per keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- John Wayne as Sean Thornton
- Maureen O'Hara as Mary Kate Danaher
- Victor McLaglen as Squire 'Red' Will Danaher
- Barry Fitzgerald as Michaleen Oge Flynn
- Ward Bond as Father Peter Lonergan
- Mildred Natwick as The Widow Sarah Tillane
- Francis Ford as Dan Tobin
- Eileen Crowe as Mrs. Elizabeth Playfair
- May Craig as Fishwoman with basket at station
- Arthur Shields as Rev. Cyril 'Snuffy' Playfair
The Quiet Man FAQ
Is The Quiet Man good?
The Quiet Man has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 596 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Quiet Man?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Quiet Man OK for kids?
The Quiet Man is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Quiet Man is a classic NR romantic comedy-drama about an American finding love and conflict in rural Ireland.
What movies are like The Quiet Man?
If you liked The Quiet Man, try Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, Cinderella Man, Brooklyn and Paterson.