The Quiet Man (1952)
93%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
11 wins & 8 nominations total
Director John Ford and star John Wayne depart the Western for the Irish countryside, and the result is a beautifully photographed, often comedic romance.
The Quiet Man” is a classic romantic comedy that will make you want to pack your bags and move to Ireland. John Ford’s direction and the stunning performances by John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara make this film a must-watch. The chemistry between the two leads is electric, and their banter will have you laughing out loud. Plus, who can forget that epic kiss in the rain? It’s the stuff of movie legends. So grab a pint of Guinness and settle in for a delightful trip to the Emerald Isle. Sláinte!
Production Company(ies)
New Regency Productions, The Wolper Organization Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Republic Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
MPAA / Certificate
Passed
Year of Release
1952
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.37 : 1
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Runtime:2h 9m
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Language(s):English, Irish, Gaelic
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 1, 1952 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 22, 2002
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Victor McLaglen, Mildred Natwick, Arthur Shields, directed by John Ford, written by Frank S Nugent, Maurice Walsh, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Bob Thomas, Richard Brody, Nell Minow, Variety Staff, David Parkinson, Don Druker, Richard Propes, Yasser Medina, Mike Massie, Rachel Wagner, Loren King, James Kendrick, MPAA rating, Merian C Cooper, John Ford produced
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Maureen O’Hara – Mary Kate Danaher
Barry Fitzgerald – Michaleen Flynn
Victor McLaglen – Red Will Danaher, Squire Danaher
Mildred Natwick – The Widow Sarah Tillane
Arthur Shields – Reverend Cyril ‘Snuffy’ Playfair
Director(s)
John Ford
Writer(s)
Frank S. Nugent, Maurice Walsh
Producer(s)
Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
11 wins & 8 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (45) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (41) | Rotten (4)
The Quiet Man is John Ford’s best picture since The Informer, but much, much funnier.
July 24, 2019
Bob Thomas
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
As much an anthropological adventure as a romantic rhapsody.
December 5, 2016
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
Old-fashioned charmer for the family.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
This is a robust romantic drama of a native-born’s return to Ireland. Director John Ford took cast and cameras to Ireland to tell the story [by Maurice Walsh] against actual backgrounds.
March 11, 2008
Variety Staff
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Ideal Sunday afternoon fare.
March 11, 2008 | Rating: 5/5
David Parkinson
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
John Ford’s 1952 Oscar winner is a tribute to an Ireland that exists only in the imaginations of songwriters and poets like Ford.
March 11, 2008
Don Druker
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Ford early on captures the film’s more dramatic moments before giving way to its lightly romantic humor.
September 20, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
A lovely film. A bucolic romance with a western soul. [Full review in Spanish]
September 14, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
It may not be a Western, but it’s one of director John Ford’s finest collaborations with John Wayne.
August 23, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Incredible chemistry and one of the most epic kisses in all of movies make it a fun watch for me
May 8, 2019 | Rating: 7/10
Rachel Wagner
Rachel’s Reviews (YouTube)
Credit must go to O’Hara, who is at her most magnetic in this film, and is central to what makes “The Quiet Man” so enjoyable and so memorable.
March 15, 2019
Loren King
Newport This Week (RI)
The film’s saucy mix of comedy and melodrama is one of its greatest charms, although it can give you whiplash from time to time, especially if you’re not used to Ford’s brand of broad, back-slapping comedy
October 27, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk…
Plot
Sean Thornton has returned from America to reclaim his homestead and escape his past. Sean’s eye is caught by Mary Kate Danaher, a beautiful but poor maiden, and younger sister of ill-tempered “Red” Will Danaher. The riotous relationship that forms between Sean and Mary Kate, punctuated by Will’s pugnacious attempts to keep them apart, form the main plot, with Sean’s past as the dark undercurrent.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Maureen O’Hara’s performance in The Quiet Man is considered one of her most iconic roles.
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