Movie

Yanks

“In 1942 everyone loved a soldier”

★ 5.9(65)19792h 18m

Yanks is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Yanks

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: John Schlesinger
Release date: 1979-09-19
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: CIP Filmproduktion GmbH

Yanks — trailer

About Yanks

Yanks is a 1979 movie in the Romance, Drama and War genres, directed by John Schlesinger, starring Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn and Vanessa Redgrave. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yanks in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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 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.

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

Tony Melody

Mr. Jim Moreton

Derek Thompson

Ken

Arlen Dean Snyder

Henry

Joan Hickson

Mrs. Moody

Annie Ross

Red Cross lady

Themes & keywords

new year's evenorthern englandenglandworld war iiprejudicejitterbugarmy base1940samerican g.i.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yanks in Canada?+

In Canada, Yanks is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Yanks on Netflix?+

Yanks is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Yanks?+

Yanks has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in Yanks?+

Yanks stars Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane and Chick Vennera.

When did Yanks come out?+

Yanks is a 1979 movie directed by John Schlesinger.

What genre is Yanks?+

Yanks is Romance, Drama and War film.

Who directed Yanks?+

Yanks was directed by John Schlesinger.