The Quiet Man

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 3m 7s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (43s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] A woman is seen in a nightgown, mild suggestive content.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] A passionate kiss between the main characters.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:30:20 - 00:30:25] A character is seen drinking alcohol in a pub.
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (2m 15s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:05:30 - 01:06:15] A bar fight breaks out, with punches thrown and mild chaos.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:45:00 - 01:46:30] A prolonged fistfight between two main characters.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (4s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:25:10 - 00:25:12] Mild cursing, 'damn' is used.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:20:05 - 01:20:07] Another instance of mild cursing.
The Quiet Man
Year: 1952
Certificate: Passed
Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
IMDB: 7.7
Votes: 34677
Gross: 10,550,000
Director: John Ford
Stars: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond
Overview: A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed The Quiet Man (1952)?
A: The Quiet Man was directed by John Ford.
Q: What is the plot of The Quiet Man?
A: The Quiet Man follows the story of Sean Thornton (John Wayne), an American boxer who returns to his native Ireland to reclaim his family's farm. There, he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara), but must navigate cultural differences and local traditions to win her hand in marriage.
Q: Where was The Quiet Man filmed?
A: The Quiet Man was primarily filmed on location in County Mayo and County Galway, Ireland, capturing the scenic beauty of the Irish countryside.
Q: Did The Quiet Man win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, The Quiet Man won two Academy Awards: Best Director for John Ford and Best Cinematography (Color) for Winton Hoch and Archie Stout.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Quiet Man'?
A: The title refers to Sean Thornton's (John Wayne) initial reluctance to engage in physical confrontations, despite his past as a boxer. His peaceful demeanor contrasts with the fiery tempers of the locals, particularly Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara).