Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the premise and cast likable but considered the execution predictable and only harmlessly entertaining.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Allison and Carlos establish a yes day in which they agree to approve their children's wildest requests under specific ground rules.
The Torres family's whirlwind day moves through increasingly elaborate requests and activities, including an amusement park and water-balloon antics.
The parents' decision to say yes is motivated by tension with their children and a desire to restore closeness through collective fun.
The premise foregrounds amusement-park fun, water balloons, and a succession of visually active family adventures.
Films like YES DAY, and why
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Shared family comedy premise, parent-child conflict, and upbeat wish-fulfillment adventure.
The Sleepover
Shared child-centered family comedy, escalating mischief, and warm parent-child reconciliation.
Cheaper by the Dozen
Shared feel-good family adventure, playful rule-breaking, and emphasis on strengthening family bonds.
Movie Details
- Director
- Miguel Arteta
- Release Date
- 2021-03-11
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (1321)
Cast
- Jennifer Garner
- Edgar Ramírez
- Jenna Ortega
- Julian Lerner
- Everly Carganilla
- H.E.R.
- Nat Faxon
- Molly Sims
- Fortune Feimster
- Arturo Castro
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is YES DAY about?
- A cautious couple gives their three children one day of unrestricted yeses, unleashing a comic family adventure that tests their rules and relationships.
- What is YES DAY like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of YES DAY as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is YES DAY violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in YES DAY.
- What did critics think of YES DAY?
- Critics generally found the premise and cast likable but considered the execution predictable and only harmlessly entertaining.
- Which films are like YES DAY?
- Films with a similar feel include Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, The Sleepover, and Cheaper by the Dozen.
- How long is YES DAY?
- YES DAY runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch YES DAY?
- In United States, YES DAY streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
