Yanks

In 1942 everyone loved a soldier

19792h 18m5.9(67 votes)

RomanceDramaWar

Synopsis

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 bet…

Yanks (1979) is a romance, drama, and war film directed by John Schlesinger. It stars Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, and Vanessa Redgrave. The film runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 67 votes.

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Director

John Schlesinger

Cast

Richard Gere

Matt Dyson

Lisa Eichhorn

Jean Moreton

Vanessa Redgrave

Helen

William Devane

John

Chick Vennera

Danny Ruffelo

Wendy Morgan

Mollie

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Clarrie Moreton

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Is Yanks Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of romance, drama, and war, Yanks is a title worth checking against your own taste. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yanks

Where can I watch Yanks?

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Who stars in Yanks?

Yanks stars Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, and William Devane, and was directed by John Schlesinger.

How long is Yanks?

Yanks has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes.

When did Yanks come out?

Yanks was released in 1979.

What genre is Yanks?

Yanks is a romance, drama, and war film.

Is Yanks worth watching?

Yanks holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.