---
title: "Yardie"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yardie-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 420915
imdb_id: "tt5862902"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 67
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Yardie (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yardie-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Yardie (2018)
Genre: Crime and Drama / British crime drama film.
Director: Idris Elba (his directorial debut).
Cast: Antwayne Eccleston, Fraser James, Aml Ameen, Rayon McLean.
Synopsis: Jamaica, 1973. A young boy witnesses his brother's assassination. A powerful Don gives him a home. 10 years later, he is sent to London and his past catches up to him.
Runtime: 1h 41m.
US Release Date: 03/15/2019.
Festival: Sundance (mentioned in context of Sundance discoveries).
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Yardie is a 2018 British crime drama film directed by Idris Elba. (13 words)
Sentence 2 (Plot): Set in Jamaica in 197

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Idris Elba
- **Networks / Studios**: Warp Films, BBC Film, BFI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aml Ameen** as *D aka Dennis Campbell*
- **Stephen Graham** as *Rico*
- **Shantol Jackson** as *Yvonne*
- **Calvin Demba** as *Sticks*
- **Sheldon Shepherd** as *King Fox*
- **Adnan Mustafa** as *Engin*
- **Duramaney Kamara** as *Darkers*
- **Everaldo Creary** as *Jerry Dread*
- **Fraser James** as *Piper*
- **Riaze Foster** as *Clancy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Yardie online?
Yardie is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Yardie worth watching?
Yardie holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 67 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Yardie and when was it released?
Yardie is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Yardie?
Yardie was directed by Idris Elba.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Yardie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/420915)
- [Yardie (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5862902/)
- [Idris Elba](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- [Yardie - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yardie)
- [Sundance - Images From All the Horror Just Announced!](https://bloody-disgusting.com/)

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