Yardie
“Choose your own path”
Jamaica, 1973. When a young boy witnesses his brother’s assassination, a powerful Don gives him a home. But 10 years later, when he’s sent to London, his past catches up to him.
Where to watch Yardie in United States
Amazon Prime Video
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Where is Yardie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About Yardie
Yardie is a 2018 English-language crime and drama film directed by Idris Elba. The cast is led by Aml Ameen, Stephen Graham, Shantol Jackson. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Yardie was produced by Warp Films, BBC Film, and BFI and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 31, 2018, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Idris Elba
- Writers
- Brock Norman Brock, Martin Stellman
- Release date
- August 31, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Warp Films, BBC Film, BFI
Yardie cast & crew
Yardie was directed by Idris Elba and written by Brock Norman Brock and Martin Stellman.
The cast features Aml Ameen as D aka Dennis Campbell, Stephen Graham as Rico, Shantol Jackson as Yvonne, Calvin Demba as Sticks, Sheldon Shepherd as King Fox, and Adnan Mustafa as Engin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe, cinematography is by John Conroy, and it was produced by Idris Elba and Dan MacRae.
Is Yardie worth watching?
Yardie holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 65 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Yardie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Yardie
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Cast of Yardie
Aml Ameen
D aka Dennis Campbell
Stephen Graham
Rico
Shantol Jackson
Yvonne
Calvin Demba
Sticks
Sheldon Shepherd
King Fox
Adnan Mustafa
Engin
Duramaney Kamara
Darkers
Everaldo Creary
Jerry Dread
Fraser James
Piper
Riaze Foster
Clancy
Naomi Ackie
Mona
Akin Gazi
Arif
Yardie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Yardie in United States?
Yardie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Yardie on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Yardie is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Yardie in?
Yardie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Yardie?
Yardie runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Yardie rated?
Yardie is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 65 ratings.
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