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Yes Man (2008)

โ€œOne word can change everything.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 7,597 votes 1h 44m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#83 of 219 films from 2008 #1236 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Peyton Reed ยท Written by Nicholas Stoller, Jarrad Paul, Danny Wallace, Andrew Mogel

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Overview

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

Cast

Jim Carreyas Carl Allen
Zooey Deschanelas Renee Allison
Bradley Cooperas Peter
John Michael Higginsas Nick
Rhys Darbyas Norman
Danny Mastersonas Rooney
Fionnula Flanaganas Tillie
Terence Stampas Terence
Sasha Alexanderas Lucy
Molly Simsas Stephanie
Brent Briscoeas Homeless Guy
Rocky Carrollas Wes
John Cothranas Tweed
Spencer Garrettas Multack

Facts

Release dateDecember 9, 2008
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$223,200,000 (3.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt1068680

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Questions

How long is Yes Man?
Yes Man runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Yes Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 7,597 votes, which places it #83 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 63%) and #1236 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Yes Man?
Yes Man was directed by Peyton Reed. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ant-Man (2015), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), Bring It On (2000).
Who stars in Yes Man?
Jim Carrey as Carl Allen; Zooey Deschanel as Renee Allison; Bradley Cooper as Peter; John Michael Higgins as Nick; Rhys Darby as Norman; Danny Masterson as Rooney.
What is Yes Man rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Yes Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12010.

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