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Yes Man

2008Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic466.8Rotten Tomatoes44%66%

An uplifting, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

One word can change everything.

Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Feel-Good
  • Life-Affirming
  • Jim Carrey Vehicle
  • Situational Humor
  • Personal Growth
  • Lighthearted
  • Charming
  • Optimistic

Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
Peyton Reed
Written by
Jarrad Paul, Nicholas Stoller, Andrew Mogel
Produced by
David Heyman, Richard D. Zanuck
Music by
Mark Oliver Everett, Lyle Workman

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Facts

December 9, 2008 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
December 9, 2008
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Estonian, Korean
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$223 million
Available in
114 countries

Tropes

Morally Bankrupt Banker, Squick, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero! +9

  • Morally Bankrupt Banker
  • Squick
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Black Comedy
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Manchild
  • Creator Cameo
  • Close on Title

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Yes Man?"

Questions about Yes Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yes Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Yes Man from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 99 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Yes Man worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Yes Man okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Yes Man good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Yes Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Was Yes Man a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$223 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $223 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Yes Man use?

Morally Bankrupt BankerSquickNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Black ComedyLaser-Guided KarmaEveryone Has StandardsVery Loosely Based on a True StoryChekhov's SkillPrecision F-StrikeManchildCreator CameoClose on Titleand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Morally Bankrupt Banker, Squick, and Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!.