The Yards (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Yards is a 2000 drama thriller directed by James Gray, starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron and Joaquin Phoenix. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $924,036 worldwide on a $24 million budget. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- James Gray
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $24M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Yards About?
The premise of The Yards without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being released from prison, Leo Handler tries to build a new life working in the New York City subway yards. He reconnects with his uncle, a powerful figure in this dangerous environment, and finds himself drawn back into a world of crime and corruption. Leo must confront betrayals and navigate a complex web of loyalty and violence as he fights to escape his past and reclaim his future.
The Yards Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- millennium
- 2000s
- implied sex between first cousins
- betrayal by best friend
- unrequited love
- woman pushed over a railing
- plan goes wrong
- street demonstration
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- fatal fall
- framed for murder
- jealous boyfriend
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- hospital patient
- graft
- knife as weapon
- ominous foreshadowing
- surprise appearance
- co written by director
- political corruption
- business competitor
- probation officer
- car
- prison
- job
- corruption
- boyfriend kills girlfriend
- boyfriend hits girlfriend
- wanting to marry
- hit with a baton
- man in a coma
- shot in the ear
- shot through a door
- parolee
- murder by stabbing
- two word title
- short haired female
- wanted by the police
- news report
- railyard
- hundred dollar bill
- gangster
- mobster
- waldbaum's supermarket
- railroad yardmaster
- bathrobe
- city hall
The Yards Cast
Mark Wahlberg leads the cast, with Charlize Theron and Joaquin Phoenix. Directed by James Gray.
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Director James Gray
More from James Gray
More films directed by James Gray, best-rated first: Little Odessa, The Lost City of Z, Two Lovers and The Immigrant.
The Yards Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Yards 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Yards Plot Summary
What happens in The Yards from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Leo Handler steps into his mother Val’s home in Queens, the air crackles with excitement as a surprise party celebrates his recent parole. This event underscores the deep bond and steadfast love that Val has consistently shown him. Among the attendees is Willie Gutierrez, Erica Soltz’s boyfriend, who expresses sincere gratitude for Leo’s sacrifices made during his time in prison, implying that Leo shielded his friends from facing dire consequences. In appreciation of Val’s kindness, Leo decides to take a job with Frank Olchin, Erica’s stepfather, at his railway car repair business, Electric Rail Corporation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Yards, scene by scene
The Yards Box Office & Budget
The Yards grossed $924,036 worldwide on a $24 million budget. $889,352 came from the US and Canada and $34,684 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$924K
- US & Canada
- $889.4K
- International
- $34.7K
- Budget
- $24M
The Yards Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Yards?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What event is Leo celebrating at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in The Yards
10 cars on screen, including the 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII and the 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
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1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Main role -
1989 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1992 Toyota Camry Important role -
1994 Cadillac DeVille Minor role
The Yards Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “La traición” and “Trahison”.
- Also known as
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- La traición
- Trahison
- Se epikindyni trohia
- Nas Teias da Corrupção
- 驚爆地鐵
- Дворишта
- The Yards - Im Hinterhof der Macht
- Çeteler Savaşı
- La otra cara del crimen
- A bűn állomásai
- Caminho Sem Volta
- Ярды
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- Σε Επικίνδυνη Τροχιά
- רחובות מושחתים
- 家族情仇
- Ślepy Tor
- 더 야드
- Ярди
- حیاط ها
- Temná zákoutí
- 裏切り者
- L’altra cara del crim
- แหกนรกทรชน
- У име правде
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The Yards FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Yards, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Yards?
The Yards runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Yards released?
The Yards was released on October 20, 2000.
Who directed The Yards?
The Yards was directed by James Gray.
More films by James Gray Who is in the cast of The Yards?
The Yards stars Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron and Joaquin Phoenix.
How much did The Yards make at the box office?
The Yards grossed $924,036 worldwide ($889,352 domestic, $34,684 international) on a budget of $24 million.
How is The Yards rated?
The Yards has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Yards have a post-credit scene?
No. The Yards has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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