The Quiet Diplomat(2025)
The Quiet Diplomat Synopsis
The Quiet Diplomat centers on former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The UN saved his life during the Korea War, inspiring him to become a man of peace. During two terms as the 8th Secretary General, Ban discovers the challenges of international diplomacy in an increasingly splintered world.
The Quiet Diplomat (2025) is a documentary film directed by Charles Lyons, released on July 22, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Ban Ki-moon, Yoo Soon-taek, Juan Manuel Santos and Mark Malloch-Brown.
- Director:
- Charles Lyons
- Writers:
- Tamiris Lourenço, Charles Lyons, Ban Ki-moon
- Producers:
- Susan Lee MacDonald, Charles Lyons
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Jae-hyuk
- Composer:
- Marion Lemonnier
- Production:
- Bright Leaf Pictures, Cinema for Peace Foundation
- Status:
- Released
The Quiet Diplomat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ban Ki-moon
as Self
- Yoo Soon-taek
Yoo Soon-taek
as Self
- Juan Manuel Santos
Juan Manuel Santos
as Self
Mark Malloch-Brown
as Self
- Beatrice Lindstrom
Beatrice Lindstrom
as Self
Richard Haass
as Self
- Rajan Menon
Rajan Menon
as Self
- Jean Krasno
Jean Krasno
as Self
- Lina Khatib
Lina Khatib
as Self
- Richard Gowan
Richard Gowan
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Charles Lyons, written by Tamiris Lourenço, Charles Lyons and Ban Ki-moon, produced by Susan Lee MacDonald and Charles Lyons.
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The Quiet Diplomat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Quiet Diplomat online?
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The Quiet Diplomat (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Quiet Diplomat?
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The main cast of The Quiet Diplomat (2025) includes Ban Ki-moon, Yoo Soon-taek, Juan Manuel Santos, Mark Malloch-Brown and Beatrice Lindstrom. The film was directed by Charles Lyons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Quiet Diplomat released?
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The Quiet Diplomat was released on July 22, 2025 and runs for 1h 5m.