Yanks is 2 h 18 min long (138 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Yanks (1979) runs 2 h 18 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 67 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 2 h 18 min — ends 10:18 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Romance, Drama, War
Released: September 19, 1979
TMDB rating: 5.9 / 10 from 67 votes
Director: John Schlesinger
Starring: Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Yanks?: Yanks is 2 h 18 min long (138 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Yanks rated?: Yanks is rated R in the US.
Is Yanks a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Yanks?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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