YES DAY
YES DAY

YES DAY

2021Movie86 minEnglish

A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users86%
Director: Miguel ArtetaGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A mom and dad, tired of saying 'no' to their three kids, decide to give them one "Yes Day" where the kids make the rules. The parents soon discover that granting every wish is harder than they imagined. This experiment leads to a chaotic but ultimately heartwarming family adventure filled with unexpected turns and bonding.

Critical Reception

YES DAY received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its lighthearted family-friendly tone and Jennifer Garner's performance. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally lacking depth. Audiences, particularly families, generally responded well to the film's positive message and comedic situations.

What Reviewers Say

  • A feel-good family comedy with a charming lead performance.
  • Predictable plot but enjoyable for younger audiences.
  • Offers a lighthearted escape with positive family values.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed "Yes Day," appreciating its fun, lighthearted premise and its message about family bonding and understanding. Many found it to be an entertaining watch for the whole family, with particular praise for Jennifer Garner's energetic performance. Some minor criticisms included the plot being somewhat predictable, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the children's book of the same name by author Tom Lichtenheld and illustrator Amy Krouse Rosenthal.

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tmdb28039023

Once upon a time, Allison (Jennifer Garner) and Carlos Torres (Édgar Ramírez) got married for the dubious reason that they both shared a habit of saying “yes” to everything (which I assume means no one else had asked for their hands in marr...
r96sk

r96sk

Rather unoriginal, though the cast make it more likeable than it would otherwise be. <em>'Yes Day'</em> is exactly what it says on the tin, you will not be shocked to find out what the plot is. It plays out in the most predictable way po...