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.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: heavy violence, mild sexual content
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Is "The Quiet American" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Quiet American" is "Moderate" (40/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Quiet American" has ideological presence rated "Clean". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 86/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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