Yardie (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Yardie is a crime film directed by Idris Elba, running about 101 minutes. “Choose your own path” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Yardie stars Aml Ameen as D aka Dennis Campbell, Stephen Graham as Rico, Shantol Jackson as Yvonne and Calvin Demba as Sticks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Yardie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yardie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yardie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yardie (2018)?
- In US, Yardie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yardie worth watching?
- Yardie holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yardie?
- Yardie stars Aml Ameen, Stephen Graham, Shantol Jackson, Calvin Demba and Sheldon Shepherd.
- When was Yardie released?
- Yardie was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.