The Yards (2000): movie guide

What is The Yards 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.

Cast highlights

The Yards features Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2000-04-27. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (556 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Yards?

The Yards is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is The Yards?

The Yards runs about 115 minutes.

Who stars in The Yards?

Cast highlights include Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway.

Does Cinema Box stream The Yards?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

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