The Yank (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2014, The Yank is a comedy film directed by Sean Lackey. “A comedy about finding your roots....with beer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Murphy, a middle-aged Irish-American man from Cleveland, travels to Ireland for his best friend’s wedding and to find the perfect woman.
Who’s in it. The Yank stars Colm Meaney as Fintan McGuire, Fred Willard as Peter Murphy, Kevin Farley as Fred Finnegan and Nicole Forester as Colleen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Yank has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yank page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yank tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yank (2014)?
- In US, The Yank is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Yank worth watching?
- The Yank holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Yank?
- The Yank stars Colm Meaney, Fred Willard, Kevin Farley, Nicole Forester and Niki Spiridakos.
- When was The Yank released?
- The Yank was released in 2014.