The Yards

The Yards, in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, builds its case slowly and never cheats the reveal. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 531 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Mark Wahlberg's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on fuboTV.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Yards is worth clearing space for. The Yards treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts. The writing gets a boost from Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix, who sell every scene they're in. It hit screens in 2000. What makes The Yards hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in The Yards. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Watch Mark Wahlberg work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

The Yards was released in 2000, directed by James Gray. The full 115-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.