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      On the Yard

      R 1979 1h 42m Drama List
      Reviews 67% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Landing himself in a state penitentiary, Juleson (John Heard), a con artist, fails to adjust to the intricate social order of the prison system. Juleson's independent way of thinking does little to impress his fellow inmates and runs him afoul of Chilly (Thomas Waites), the leader of one of the most powerful gangs in the prison. Facing a group of cold-blooded killers on his own, Juleson discovers firsthand what individualism can bring to a loner behind bars. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 13 Buy Now

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      Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap This gritty prison drama from the Silver filmmaking family boasts all the familiar hallmarks of the genre, with few surprises or emotional touchstones. Rated: 3/5 Feb 6, 2023 Full Review Michael Bronski Gay Community News (Boston) On The Yard is a pretty good prison movie that has more humanism and good will towards its characters than is usually found in the genre. Sep 10, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Incisive prison drama with excellent performances. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member i was in the movie so its good 4 stars Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Landing himself in a state penitentiary, Juleson (John Heard), a con artist, fails to adjust to the intricate social order of the prison system. Juleson's independent way of thinking does little to impress his fellow inmates and runs him afoul of Chilly (Thomas Waites), the leader of one of the most powerful gangs in the prison. Facing a group of cold-blooded killers on his own, Juleson discovers firsthand what individualism can bring to a loner behind bars.
      Director
      Raphael D. Silver
      Production Co
      Midwest Films
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 2, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 42m
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