Yanks
“In 1942 everyone loved a soldier”
During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
Where to watch Yanks in United States
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Where is Yanks streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Yanks
Yanks is a 1979 English-language romance, drama and war film directed by John Schlesinger. The cast is led by Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Yanks was produced by CIP Filmproduktion GmbH and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on September 19, 1979, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Writers
- Colin Welland, Walter Bernstein
- Release date
- September 19, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Production
- CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
Yanks cast & crew
Yanks was directed by John Schlesinger and written by Colin Welland and Walter Bernstein.
The cast features Richard Gere as Matt Dyson, Lisa Eichhorn as Jean Moreton, Vanessa Redgrave as Helen, William Devane as John, Chick Vennera as Danny Ruffelo, and Wendy Morgan as Mollie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett, cinematography is by Dick Bush, and it was produced by Lester Persky and Joseph Janni.
Is Yanks worth watching?
Yanks holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 65 ratings, a more divisive romance films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and war, Yanks is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Yanks
Yanks isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Yanks
Richard Gere
Matt Dyson
Lisa Eichhorn
Jean Moreton
Vanessa Redgrave
Helen
William Devane
John
Chick Vennera
Danny Ruffelo
Wendy Morgan
Mollie
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Clarrie Moreton
Tony Melody
Mr. Jim Moreton
Derek Thompson
Ken
Arlen Dean Snyder
Henry
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Moody
Annie Ross
Red Cross lady
Yanks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Yanks in United States?
Yanks is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Yanks in?
Yanks is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Yanks?
Yanks runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is Yanks rated?
Yanks is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 65 ratings.
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