Yanks (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, Yanks is a drama, war and romance film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 138 minutes. “In 1942 everyone loved a soldier” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Yanks stars Richard Gere as Matt Dyson, Lisa Eichhorn as Jean Moreton, Vanessa Redgrave as Helen and William Devane as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Yanks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yanks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yanks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yanks (1979)?
- In US, Yanks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yanks worth watching?
- Yanks holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yanks?
- Yanks stars Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane and Chick Vennera.
- When was Yanks released?
- Yanks was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.