The Yards (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, The Yards is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by James Gray, running about 115 minutes. “He's the target of the most merciless family in New York. His own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts.
Who’s in it. The Yards stars Mark Wahlberg as Leo Handler, Joaquin Phoenix as Willie Gutierrez, Charlize Theron as Erica Soltz and James Caan as Frank Olchin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Yards has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yards page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yards tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yards (2000)?
- In US, The Yards is available to stream on Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Yards worth watching?
- The Yards holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Yards?
- The Yards stars Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan and Ellen Burstyn.
- When was The Yards released?
- The Yards was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.