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Yanks

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1979 | 138 min | Romance, Drama, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved From Here to Eternity or 1917, start here.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

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 husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Schlesinger

  • Richard GereMatt Dyson
  • Lisa EichhornJean Moreton
  • Vanessa RedgraveHelen
  • William DevaneJohn
  • Chick VenneraDanny Ruffelo
  • Wendy MorganMollie
  • Rachel RobertsMrs. Clarrie Moreton
  • Tony MelodyMr. Jim Moreton
  • Derek ThompsonKen
  • Arlen Dean SnyderHenry