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The Yards

2000·Movie
1h 55min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

He's the target of the most merciless family in New York. His own.

In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts.
Crime DramaPolitical IntrigueFamily CorruptionMoral AmbiguityUrban DecayGritty RealismStrong PerformancesTense Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Yards legally?

The Yards is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Yards worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Yards rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Yards?

1 h 55 min

The Yards runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Yards?

Critics58
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Yards higher (71) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Yards a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$889,352

No. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $889,352 worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is The Yards in?

EnglishItalianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Italian, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Yards?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Yards in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.