The Quiet One (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1948, The Quiet One is a drama and documentary film directed by Sidney Meyers, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.
Who’s in it. The Quiet One stars Garry Merrill as Narrator (voice), Donald Thompson as Donald Peters, Clarence Cooper as The counselor and Sadie Stockton as The grandmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Quiet One has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quiet One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quiet One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quiet One (1948)?
- In GB, The Quiet One is available to stream on GuideDoc, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Quiet One worth watching?
- The Quiet One holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quiet One?
- The Quiet One stars Garry Merrill, Donald Thompson, Clarence Cooper, Sadie Stockton and Estelle Evans.
- When was The Quiet One released?
- The Quiet One was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.