On the Yard (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, On the Yard is a drama film directed by Raphael D. Silver, running about 102 minutes. “"Get me out before they kill me!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chilly is "top con" on the yard, a title that gives him absolute power. Power to make the rules. Power to kill. When a young con confronts Chilly's power, he learns the vicious price of defiance.
Who’s in it. On the Yard stars John Heard as Juleson, Thomas G. Waites as Chilly, Mike Kellin as Red and Richard Bright as Nunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, On the Yard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and 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 On the Yard page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Yard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Yard (1978)?
- In US, On the Yard is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and 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 On the Yard worth watching?
- On the Yard holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Yard?
- On the Yard stars John Heard, Thomas G. Waites, Mike Kellin, Richard Bright and Joe Grifasi.
- When was On the Yard released?
- On the Yard was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.