Yardie
“Choose your own path”
Synopsis
Jamaica, 1973. When a young boy witnesses his brother’s assassination, a powerful Don gives him a home. But 10 years later, when he’s sent to London, his past catches up to him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
YARDIE - Teaser Trailer - Directed by Idris ElbaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-22
Top Cast
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Aml Ameen
D aka Dennis Campbell
Stephen Graham
Rico
Shantol Jackson
Yvonne
Calvin Demba
Sticks
Sheldon Shepherd
King Fox
Adnan Mustafa
Engin
Duramaney Kamara
Darkers
Everaldo Creary
Jerry Dread
Fraser James
Piper
Riaze Foster
Clancy
Naomi Ackie
Mona
Akin Gazi
Arif
Mark Rhino Smith
Raggz
Johann Myers
Beenie
Jumayn Hunter
Tyrone
Rayon McLean
Skeets
Antwayne Eccleston
Young D
Treshawna Douglas
Young Yvonne
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 26, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Idris Elba
- Screenplay & Story
- Brock Norman Brock
- Original Score
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Original Title
- Yardie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Warp Films, BBC Film, BFI, StudioCanal UK, Screen Yorkshire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Idris Elba
Brock Norman Brock, Victor Headley, Martin Stellman
Dickon Hinchliffe
John Conroy
Justine Wright
Idris Elba, Mary Burke, Gina Carter, Robin Gutch, Hugo Heppell
Department Leadership Roster
Idris Elba
Director
Brock Norman Brock
Screenplay
John Conroy
Director of Photography
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Martin Stellman
Writer
Gina Carter
Producer
Robin Gutch
Producer
Justine Wright
Editor
Damien Creagh
Production Design
James Keast
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yardie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yardie about?
Jamaica, 1973. When a young boy witnesses his brother’s assassination, a powerful Don gives him a home. But 10 years later, when he’s sent to London, his past catches up to him.
Who directed Yardie?
Yardie was directed by Idris Elba.
Who stars in Yardie?
The principal cast of Yardie includes Aml Ameen, Stephen Graham, Shantol Jackson, Calvin Demba, Sheldon Shepherd.
When was Yardie released and how long is it?
Yardie was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Yardie make at the box office?
Yardie grossed $1.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Yardie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yardie was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
Is Yardie based on a book or true story?
Yardie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Headley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yardie?
Yardie holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).